Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
Settings of Celan (1992)
for soprano, two clarinets, viola, cello and double bass
- General information
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Composition date:
1992
- Duration: 6 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
- Cycle: Nine Settings of Celan
- Commission: The Composers Ensemble
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Libretto (details, author):
Paul Celan (en allemand), traduit en anglais par Michael Hamburger.
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Composition date:
1992
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: solo soprano
- 2 clarinets, viola, cello, double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
18 September 1992
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Purcell Room
Performers:Mary Wiegold : soprano, Composers Ensemble, direction : Harrison Birtwistle.
Observations
voir aussi Nine Settings of Celan