Oliver Knussen (1952-2018)
Requiem, Songs for Sue (2005 -2006)
pour soprano et ensemble de quinze instrumentistes
- General information
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Composition date :
2005 - 2006
- Duration : 12 mn
- Editor : Faber Music, Londres
- Opus : 33
- Commission: MusicNOW, the new music chamber series of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
- Dedication : en mémoire de Sue Knussen
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Livret (détail, auteur) :
extraits de sept poèmes d’Emily Dickinson et d’Antonio Machado, Los Ojos, WH Auden, If I could tell you I would let you know, Rainer Maria Rilke, Requiem for a Friend.
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Composition date :
2005 - 2006
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soliste : 1 solo soprano
- 1 flute, 1 alto flute, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 2 horns, 1 percussionist, 1 harp, 1 piano (also 1 celesta), 2 violas, 2 cellos, 1 double bass
Creation information
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Date :
3 April 2006
Location :États-Unis, Chicago, MusicNOW
Performers :Claire Booth : soprano et des membres de l'orchestre symphonique de Chicago, direction : Oliver Knussen.