Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Four Songs of Autumn (1988)

for soprano and string quartet

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1988
    • Duration: 6 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      anonyme japonais, traduit en anglais par Geoffrey Bownas, Anthony Thwaite

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo soprano
  • violin, second violin, viola, cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 24 January 1988
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall


    Performers:

    Sarah Leonard : soprano et le London Sinfonietta.