Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Angel Fighter (2009)

for chamber choir, tenor, countertenor and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2009
    • Duration: 34 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Stephen Plaice

Detailed formation
  • soloists: solo tenor, solo countertenor
  • mixed choir
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, harp, 3 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 13 June 2010
    Location:

    Allemagne, Leipzig, Thomaskirche


    Performers:

    William Towers : contreténor, Jeffrey Lloyd Roberts : ténor, RIAS Kammerchor, musikFabrik, direction : Stefan Asbury.