Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Songs by Myself (1984)

for soprano and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1984
    • Duration: 10 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Sir Harrison Birtwistle

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo soprano
  • flute (also alto flute), vibraphone, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 October 1984
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Queen Elizabeth Hall


    Performers:

    Penelope Walmsley-Clark : soprano, London Sinfonietta, direction : Harrison Birtwistle.