Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
The Moth Requiem (2012)
for twelve female voices, three harps and alto flute
- General information
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Composition date:
2012
- Duration: 15 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
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Libretto (details, author):
Robin Blaser, The Moth Poem, tiré de The Holy Forest
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Composition date:
2012
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Choir(s) and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- women's choir à 12 voix
- alto flute, 3 harp
Premiere information
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Date:
14 October 2012
Location:Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Performers:le Netherlands Chamber Choir, l'ensemble Asko et le Schönberg Ensemble, direction : Reinbert de Leeuw.