Oliver Knussen (1952-2018)

Hums and Songs of Winnie-the-Pooh (1970 -1983)

for soprano and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1970 - 1983
    • Duration: 13 mn
    • Publisher: Faber Music, nº 50885 5
    • Opus: 6
    • Libretto (details, author):

      d’après A A Milne

Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 solo soprano
  • 1 flute (also 1 piccolo), 1 English horn, 1 clarinet (also 1 contrabass clarinet), 1 percussionist, 1 harp, 1 cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 14 June 1983
    Location:

    Royaume-Unis, festival d'Aldeburgh


    Performers:

    l'ensemble du festival, direction : Oliver Knussen.