general information

composition date
1987
duration
14 min
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

tiré de Manyoshu (en japonais)

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano

2 flutes, 2 percussionists, harp, celesta

information about the creation

date
August 5, 1987

Suisse, Genève

interpreters

l'Ensemble Acanthe.

Part titles

  • I. Landscape – a night scene
  • II. The bell of a temple "minna hito yo"
  • III. Black hair "kuro kamino"
  • IV. A shadow in the morning "asakageni"

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