Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Bach: Three Arias (2003 -2004)

for soprano, counterenor and ensemble


arrangement

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2003 - 2004
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Detailed formation
  • solo soprano, solo countertenor, oboe, 2 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), marimba, harp

Premiere information

  • Date: 29 August 2004
    Location:

    Suisse, Lucerne, Lukaskirche


    Performers:

    Heinz Holliger : hautbois, Ursula Holliger : harpe, Andrew Watts : contreténor, Claire Booth : soprano, Alan Hacker : clarinette.