Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
On the Sheer Threshold of the Night (1980)
madrigal for four solo voices and twelve-part choir
- General information
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Composition date :
1980
- Duration : 15 mn
- Editor : Universal Edition
- Commission: Hessischer Rundfunk, Frankfurt.
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Livret (détail, auteur) :
Boethius, Stupet tergeminus novo, traduit du latin en anglais par Helen Waddell.
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Composition date :
1980
- Type
- A cappella vocal music [4 or more solo voices and choir]
Detailed formation
- solistes : solo soprano, solo contralto [ou contreténor] , solo tenor, solo bass voice
- mixed choir(3 soprano, 3 contralto, 3 tenor, 3 bass voice)
Creation information
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Date :
10 May 1980
Location :Allemagne, Hessischer Rundfunk Frankfurt am Main
Performers :le chœur John Alldis, direction : John Alldis.