Henri Pousseur (1929-2009)

Dichterliebesreigentraum (1992 -1993)

for soprano, baritone, two solo pianos, choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1992 - 1993
    • Duration: 1 h 5 mn
    • Publisher: Suvini Zerboni, Milan
    • Commission: Radio de Hilversum pour le Holland-Festival
    • Dedication: à ma chère Théa
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Henri Pousseur, Heinrich Heine

Detailed formation
  • soloists: 2 pianos, 8 sopranos (also 8 contraltos), solo baritone
  • mixed choir(8 soprano, 8 contralto, 8 tenor, 8 bass voice)
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, 2 guitars, harp, celesta, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 11 June 1993
    Location:

    Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, festival de Hollande


    Performers:

    Pierre Bartholomée, direction.