Vykintas Baltakas (1972)

Cantio (2001 -2004)

musical theater, for narrator, soprano, tenor, bass-baritone, ensemble and electronics

electronic work
stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2001 - 2004
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Biennale de Munich
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Sharon Lynn Joyce, d’après des textes grecs antiques

Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 female narrator, 1 solo soprano, 1 solo tenor, 1 solo bass-baritone
  • 1 flute (also 1 piccolo), 1 clarinet (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 1 alto saxophone (also 1 soprano saxophone), 1 horn, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 1 tuba, 2 percussionists, 1 accordion, 1 piano, 1 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 May 2004
    Location:

    Allemagne, Munich, Haus der Kunst


    Performers:

    Rita Balta : soprano, Tilman Lichdi : ténor, Randal Turner : baryton, Orchestre de chambre de Munich, direction : Christoph Poppen, mise en scène : Oskaras Korsunovas.

Information on the electronics
Electronic device: dispositif électronique non spécifié