Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
Neruda Madrigales (2004 -2005)
for choir and ensemble
electronic work
- General information
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Composition date:
2004 - 2005
- Duration: 32 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
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Libretto (details, author):
Pablo Neruda, Oda al Doble Otono
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Composition date:
2004 - 2005
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- mixed choir à 24 voix [de 24 à 36]
- 2 piccolos (also 2 alto flutes, 2 bass flutes), 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute, 1 bass flute), 2 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 2 bass clarinets), 2 bass clarinets, percussionist, cymbalom, harp
Premiere information
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Date:
18 June 2005
Location:Royaume-Uni, Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings
Performers:les BBC Singers et le London Sinfonietta, direction : Nicholas Kok.
Information on the electronics
Electronic device: temps réel, amplification