Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)
The Three Kings (1995)
for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1995
- Duration: 50 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Opus: 174
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Libretto (details, author):
Texte : George Mackay Brown
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Composition date:
1995
- 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] , piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 2 percussions, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
15 November 1995
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Barbican Hall
Performers:Ingrid Attrot, soprano, Pamela Helen Steven, mezzo-soprano, Nigel Robson, ténor, Stephen Roberts, baryton, London Symphony Chorus, Stephen Westro, chef de chœur, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hickox, direction.