Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
Semper Dowland, semper dolens (2009)
musical theater for tenor and ensemble
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2009
- Duration: 45 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
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Libretto (details, author):
John Dowland et Thomas Campion
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Composition date:
2009
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: solo tenor
- flute (also piccolo, alto flute), clarinet (also bass clarinet), harp, violin, 2 violas, 2 cellos
Premiere information
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Date:
12 June 2009
Location:Royaume-Uni, Aldeburgh, Britten Studio
Performers:Mark Padmore : ténor, London Sinfonietta, direction : Ryan Wigglesworth.