Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)
Canticum Canticorum (2001)
for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
2001
- Duration: 50 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Opus: 217
- Commission: International Organ Week
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Composition date:
2001
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone
- mixed choir [SATB] , 2 flutes (also 1 alto flute), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, 2 percussionists, organ, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
6 July 2001
Location:Allemagne, Nuremberg
Performers:Carole Fitzpatrick, soprano, Marina Proudenskja, mezzo-soprano, Andrew Kennedy, ténor, Geoffrey Davidson, baryton, Philharmonisches Orchester der Stadt Nürnberg, Palestrina choir, Philippe Auguin, direction.