Benedict Mason (1954)

Rilke Songs (1991 -1992)

for soprano and ensemble

electronic work
stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1991 - 1992
    • Duration : 15 mn
    • Publisher : Chester Music, Londres
Detailed formation
  • soloist : 1 solo soprano
  • 1 flute, 1 oboe, 1 clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 horn, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 2 percussionists, 2 electronic/MIDI keyboards/synthesizers, 1 violin, 1 second violin, 1 viola, 2 cellos, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date : 21 May 1992
    Location :

    Londres, Queen Elizabeth Hall


    Performers :

    Christine Whittlesey : soprano, London Sinfonietta, direction : Diego Masson.

Information on the electronics
Electronic device : dispositif électronique non spécifié, sons fixés sur support

Table of contents

  1. Römische Fontäne
  2. Die Flamingos
  3. Nächtliche Fahrt
  4. Übung am Klavier
  5. Venezianischer Morgan
  6. Spanische Tänzerin