Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Settings of Celan (1992)

for soprano, two clarinets, viola, cello and double bass

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1992
    • Duration : 6 mn
    • Publisher : Universal Edition
    • Cycle : Nine Settings of Celan
    • Commission: The Composers Ensemble
    • Libretto (details, author) :

      Paul Celan (en allemand), traduit en anglais par Michael Hamburger.

Detailed formation
  • soloist : solo soprano
  • 2 clarinets, viola, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date : 18 September 1992
    Location :

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Purcell Room


    Performers :

    Mary Wiegold : soprano, Composers Ensemble, direction : Harrison Birtwistle.

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