general information

composition date

1973

duration

1h 30 min

editor

Schott

Libretto (details, author)

Hans Magnus Enzensberger, d'après la Canción de Rachel de Miguel Barnet

type

detailed formation

Soloist

solo soprano [Rachel, eine karibische Schönheit], solo mezzo-soprano [Lucile, eine junge Hure], 2 speaking voices [Ofelia, Rachels Dienstmädchen ; Yarini, ein Zuhälter], solo tenor [Eusebio, ein junger Mann aus reichem Haus ; Paco, ein Artist], 2 solo baritones [Don Alfonso, Zirkusprinzipal, (aussi Der Theaterdirektor) ; Ein Stelzenläufer, auch Zeuge ], solo bass-baritone [Der Cimarrón, ein Schwarzer (Sprechgesang)], solo baritone [Ein Fernrohrvermieter (Sprechgesang)], male dancer, non-speaking actor, mime, various extras [nombres non spécifiés]

2 flutes (also piccolo), other traditional flute [flûte en bambou], ocarina, 2 oboes, 2 Eb clarinets, 2 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, cornet, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 tubas, tuba [ténor ou ophicléide], 2 saxhorns [bombardons ou tubas basses], other accessory [harmonica], 6 other accessories [joueurs d'objets divers], Jew's harp, marimbula (sanza) [ou xylophone en bois], steeldrum [ou vibraphone], glockenspiel, bass drum (also hand cymbals), 4 percussionists, mandolin, banjo [ténor, à 4 cordes], guitar, accordion, piano [préparé], pump organ, player piano [pianola], organ [ad lib.], 3 violins, cello, double bass

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