John Adams (1947)
The Nixon Tapes (1998)
three suites for voices and orchestra from Nixon in China (version 1)
- General information
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Composition date:
1998
- Duration: 56 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
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Composition date:
1998
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: 2 solo sopranos [dont 1 colorature] , 2 baritones, 1 bass voice
- mixed choir
- 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 percussionist, 2 pianos, 1 electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer [sampler] , 6 violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses [nombre de cordes minimum]
Premiere information
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Date:
17 July 1998
Location:Aspen, Colorado
Performers:James Maddalena: John Duykers, Trudy Ellen Craney Elissa Johnston : Pat, William Sharp: Cho-en Lai, Aspen Chamber Orchestra dirigé par John Adams.
Observations
Informations techniques disponible sur le site du compositeur : http://www.earbox.com/tech-guide/eq/ja-nix-eq.htm