Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

White and Light (1989)

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

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1989
    • Duration: 5 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: 13 May 1989
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Brighton


    Performers:

    Mary Wiegold : soprano, Composers Ensemble, direction : John Woolrich.

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