Henri Pousseur (1929-2009)
Le Sablier du Phœnix (1994)
for narrator, vocal quintet and chamber orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1994
- Duration: 60 mn
- Publisher: Suvini Zerboni, Milan
- Commission: ville de Mons, ville natale de Roland de Lassus
- Dedication: pour le quatre centième anniversaire de la mort de Roland de Lassus
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Libretto (details, author):
Michel Butor
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Composition date:
1994
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 or more solo voices and single wind chamber orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: narrator
- ensemble of vocal soloists à 5 voix
- flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, percussionist, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, 5 violins, 4 second violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos, double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
3 February 1995
Location:Belgique, Mons, Théâtre royal
Performers:Michel Butor : récitant, l'ensemble vocal Hélix et l'Orchestre de chambre de Wallonie, direction : Georges-Élie Octors.