Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)
Versuch über Schweine (1968)
for baritone Sprechgesang and orchestra
[Essai sur les cochons]
- General information
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Composition date:
1968
- Duration: 20 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº ED 6310
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Libretto (details, author):
Gastón Salvatore
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Composition date:
1968
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [1 male voice and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: 1 solo baritone
- 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 1 oboe, 1 English horn, 1 clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 contrabassoon, 1 horn, 2 trumpets (also 1 trumpet [en ut] ), 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 4 percussionists, 1 electric guitar, 1 electric organ, 12 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
14 February 1969
Location:Londres
Performers:Roy Hart : baryton, English Chamber Orchestra, direction : Hans Werner Henze.