Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Semper Dowland, semper dolens (2009)

musical theater for tenor and ensemble


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2009
    • Duration: 45 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Libretto (details, author):

      John Dowland et Thomas Campion

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo tenor
  • flute (also piccolo, alto flute), clarinet (also bass clarinet), harp, violin, 2 violas, 2 cellos

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 June 2009
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Aldeburgh, Britten Studio


    Performers:

    Mark Padmore : ténor, London Sinfonietta, direction : Ryan Wigglesworth.