Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
The Woman and the Hare (1999)
for soprano, narrator and ensemble
- General information
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Composition date:
1999
- Duration: 15 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
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Libretto (details, author):
David Harsent
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Composition date:
1999
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloists: solo soprano, narrator
- 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 bass flute), clarinet (also Eb clarinet), percussionist, celesta, violin, second violin, viola, cello
Premiere information
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Date:
9 March 1999
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Purcell Room
Performers:Claron McFadden : soprano, Julia Watson : récitant, Nash Ensemble, direction : Lionel Friend.