Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
Monody for Corpus Christi (1959)
for soprano, flute, violin and horn
- General information
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Composition date:
1959
- Duration: 12 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
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Libretto (details, author):
noël anglais : The Faucon hath borne my make away et berceuse de James, John et Robert Wedderburn : O my deare hert, young Jesu sweit
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Composition date:
1959
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: solo soprano
- flute, horn, violin
Premiere information
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Date:
5 April 1960
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall
Performers:Dorothy Dorow : soprano, New Music Ensemble, direction : John Carewe.