Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)
Mr. Emmet Takes a Walk (1999)
musical theater for soprano, baritone, bass and ensemble
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1999
- Duration: 60 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Opus: 207
- Commission: St. Magnus Festival, Psappha et Muziektheater Transparant
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Libretto (details, author):
Texte : David Pountney.
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Composition date:
1999
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloists: soprano, baritone, solo bass voice
- flute (also piccolo, alto flute), clarinet (also bass clarinet, alto saxophone), horn, trumpet, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello
Premiere information
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Date:
16 June 2000
Location:Royaume-Uni, Orcades, St Magnus Festival
Performers:Psappha, Muziektheater Transparant, Etienne Sieben, direcion.