- General information
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Composition date:
1966
- Duration: 16 mn
- Publisher: Peters
- Commission: the Fromm Foundation
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Libretto (details, author):
Herman Melville, Journal up the Straights, extraits.
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Composition date:
1966
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- mixed choir à 24 voix , 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, tuba, 2 percussionists, piano
Premiere information
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Date:
15 August 1966
Location:États-Unis, Lenox, Berkshire Music Festival
Performers:le Tanglewood Choir, direction : Iva Dee Hiatt.