Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Cantata (1969)

for soprano and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1969
    • Duration: 11 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Sir Harrison Birtwistle d'après Sappho et autres textes grecs

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo soprano
  • flute, clarinet, glockenspiel, piano, violin, cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 June 1969
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Purcell Room


    Performers:

    Mary Thomas : soprano, Pierrot Players, direction : Harrison Birtwistle.