Louis Andriessen (1939-2021)

ROSA Overture (1993)

opera opening

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1993
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Peter Greenaway

Detailed formation
  • mixed choir [2.2.2.2]
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 3 oboes, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, 2 pianos, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer [synthĂ©tiseur] , 2 violins, 2 second violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 5 October 1993
    Location:

    Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Proms in Paradiso


    Performers:

    le Netherlands Wind Ensemble, direction : Reinbert de Leeuw.

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