Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Phaedra (1975)
Dramatic cantata for mezzo-soprano and chamber orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1975
- Duration: 15 mn
- Publisher: Faber Music, nº 0-571-51099-X
- Opus: 93
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Libretto (details, author):
Robert Lowell d’après Phèdre de Racine
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Composition date:
1975
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [1 female voice and non-standard chamber orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: 1 solo mezzo-soprano
- 1 timpani, 2 percussionists, 1 harpsichord, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
16 June 1976
Location:Aldeburgh Festival, Snape Maltings
Performers:Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, direction : Steuart Bedford.