Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)
Musen Siziliens (1966)
concerto for choir, two pianos, winds and timpani
- General information
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Composition date:
1966
- Duration: 30 mn
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Libretto (details, author):
d’après Virgile Eklogen-Fragmente
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Composition date:
1966
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- mixed choir
- 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 timpani, 2 pianos
Premiere information
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Date:
20 September 1966
Location:Berliner Festwochen
Performers:Mathieu Lange : direction, membres de l'orchestre symphonique de la radio de Berlin, Singakademie de Berlin, Joseph Rollino et Paul Sheftel : pianos.
Table of contents
- I. Pastorale "Quid, quae te pura solum sub nocte canentem"
- II. Adagio "Alpinas a!"
- III. Silenus "…simul incipit ipse"