Philippe Leroux (1959)

Pourquoi (2009)

for four voices and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2009
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Billaudot, Paris
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Philippe Leroux d'après des textes traditionnels amérindiens.

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists à 4 voix
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, 2 harp, electric guitar, piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 24 January 2010
    Location:

    Allemagne, Sarrebruck, Congresshalle


    Performers:

    Catherine Dubosc, Elena Vassilieva, Marie Kobayashi et Ivan Ludlow et l'Orchestre National de Lorraine, direction : Jacques Mercier.