Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)
The Blind Fiddler (1975)
song cycle for mezzo-soprano and ensemble
- General information
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Composition date:
1975
- Duration: 43 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Opus: 67
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Composition date:
1975
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: mezzo-soprano
- flute (also piccolo, alto flute), clarinet (also bass clarinet), percussionist, harpsichord (also celesta), guitar, violin, cello
Premiere information
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Date:
20 February 1975
Location:Royaume-Uni, Edimbourg, Freemason's Hall
Performers:Mary Thomas, mezzo-soprano, The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, direction.