Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Entr'actes and Sappho Fragments (1964)

for soprano and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1964
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Sappho

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo soprano
  • flute, oboe, percussionist, harp, violin, cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 11 July 1964
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Cheltenham, Town Hall


    Performers:

    le Virtuoso Ensemble of London, direction : John Carewe.