Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
Nenia: The Death of Orpheus (1970)
for soprano, bass clarinet, rattlesnakes and piano
- General information
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Composition date:
1970
- Duration: 15 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
- Commission: Jane Manning
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Libretto (details, author):
Peter Zinovieff
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Composition date:
1970
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: solo soprano
- bass clarinet, crotales, piano
Premiere information
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