Henri Pousseur (1929-2009)

Déclarations d'Orage (1988 -1989)

for narrator, solo voices, three improvisational instruments, large orchestra and magnetic tapes

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1988 - 1989
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Suvini Zerboni, Milan
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Michel Butor

Detailed formation
  • soloists: narrator, solo soprano, solo baritone, alto saxophone, tuba, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 tubas, 2 percussionists, harp, piano (also celesta), strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 4 March 1989
    Location:

    Belgique, Bruxelles, Théâtre de la Monnaie


    Performers:

    Pierre Bartholomée.

Information on the electronics
Electronic device: sons fixés sur support