general information

composition date
1983-1997
duration
46 min
editor
Universal Edition, Tesin
Commission
Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Wien

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (1 male voice and orchestra)

detailed formation

2 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba [baryton], 4 percussionists [ou 5], harp, accordion [à boutons], 12 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 6 double basses, guitar, soprano saxophone (also alto saxophone), timpani

information about the creation

date
May 12, 2000

Autriche, Vienne, Musikverein

interpreters

Hans Peter Blochwitz : ténor et l'Orchestre symphonique de la Radio de Vienne, direction : Friedrich Cerha.

Part titles

  • Nachtgesang (chant nocturne)
  • Requiem für Rikke (Requiem pour Rikke)
  • bevor es zu spät ist (Avant c'est trop tard)

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