Friedrich Cerha (1926-2023)

Nachtgesang (1984 -1985)

for tenor and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1984 - 1985
    • Duration: 14 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Southwest German Radio Stuttgart
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Friedrich Cerha

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo tenor
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute), oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone (also soprano saxophone), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 4 percussionists [ou 5] , harp, guitar, accordion [à boutons] , 12 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 April 1986
    Location:

    Allemagne, Stuttgart


    Performers:

    Eberhard Büchner : ténor et l'Orchestre symphonique de la Radio de Stuttgart, direction : Friedrich Cerha.