Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)

Job (1997)

oratorio for solo voices, choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1997
    • Duration: 1 h 10 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Opus: 183
    • Commission: University of British Columbia
    • Dedication: David Lemon and Karen Wilson
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists [SATB] , mixed choir [SATB] , flute, alto flute (also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bassoon, contrabassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, 2 percussions, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 11 May 1997
    Location:

    Canada, Vancouver, University of British Columbia


    Performers:

    Valdine Anderson, soprano, Linda Maguire, mezzo-soprano, Paul Moore, ténor, Kevin McMillan, barytone, Vancouver Bach Choir, Bruce Pullan chorus master, CBC Vancouver Orchestra, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, direction.