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general information

composition date: 1999-2003
duration: 1h 45 min
editor: Lemoine
Commission: Opéra National de Lyon et Grand Théâtre de Genève
Libretto (details, author): d’après Les Nègres de Jean Genet

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist: 3 sopranos [dont 1 léger, 1 colorature], 2 solo contraltos, solo countertenor, 3 solo tenors, 3 solo baritones, solo bass voice

3 flutes (also alto flute), 3 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 4 horns, 2 trumpets (also bass trumpet), trombone, tuba, 4 percussionists, electric guitar, piano, 5 electronic/MIDI keyboards/synthesizers

information about the creation

date: January 20, 2004
: France, Lyon, Opéra national de Lyon
interpreters: le chœur et l'orchestre de l'Opéra National de Lyon, direction : Bernhard Kontarsky, mise en scène : Stanislas Nordey, décors : Emmanuel Clolus, costumes : Raoul Fernandez.

Information on the electronics

Studio information: Ircam
RIM (réalisateur(s) en informatique musicale): Gilbert Nouno
Electronic device: dispositif électronique non spécifié

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