Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)
Apollo et Hyazinthus (1948 -1949)
improvisations for harpsichord, contralto and eight instruments
- General information
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Composition date:
1948 - 1949
- Duration: 17 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº ED 4570
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Libretto (details, author):
Georg Trakl, Im Park
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Composition date:
1948 - 1949
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice(s), solo instrument(s) and ensemble up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: 1 solo contralto
- 1 flute, 1 clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 horn, 1 harpsichord, 1 violin, 1 second violin, 1 viola, 1 cello
Premiere information
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Date:
26 June 1949
Location:Francfort
Performers:Hetty Plümacher : contralto, Edith Picht-Axenfeld : clavecin, membres de l'orchestre de la radio Hessischen Rundfunks, direction : Hans Werner Henze.