Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Lieder und Tänze (1992 -1993)

from the operetta La Cubana, for mezzo-soprano and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1992 - 1993
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Hans Magnus Enzensberger

Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 solo mezzo-soprano
  • 1 alto saxophone (also 1 soprano saxophone, 1 tenor saxophone), 1 clarinet, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 1 percussionist, 1 guitar (also 1 banjo [ténor] , 1 mandolin), 1 piano (also 1 piano [préparé ad lib.] ), 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 September 1993
    Location:

    Zürich, Kleiner Tonhallesaal


    Performers:

    Maria Husmann : soprano, Collegium Novum Zürich.

Table of contents

  • I. Ouvertüre
  • II. Tivoli-Couplet
  • III. Canzona I
  • IV. Tango
  • V. Polonaise
  • VI. Ragtime
  • VII. Canzona II
  • VIII. Illusion