Wolfgang Rihm (1952)
Maximum est unum (1996)
for contralto, four sopranos, two mixed choirs, orchestra and organ
- General information
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Composition date:
1996
- Duration: 35 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
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Libretto (details, author):
Meister Eckhart et Nikolaus Cusanus
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Composition date:
1996
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: solo contralto
- ensemble of vocal soloists(4 solo soprano), mixed choir à 4 voix
- 4 flutes, English horn (also oboe d'amore), A clarinet, contrabassoon, horn, 3 trumpets [en ut] , 4 trombones, timpani, percussionist, harp, organ, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
17 November 1996
Location:Allemagne, Freiburg im Breisgau
Performers:Silke Marchfeld : contalto, Kay Johannsen : orgue, Freiburger Bachorchester, Freiburger Bachchor, direction : Hans Michael Beuerle.