Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Der Sonnengesang des Franz von Assisi (1976)

for two mixed choirs and six instruments
[Le Cantique du Soleil de Saint François d'Assise]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1976
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Texte de saint François d'Assise.

Detailed formation
  • mixed choir, timpani, tam-tam, vibraphone, tubular bells, celesta, organ

Premiere information

  • Date: 10 June 1988
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Almeida Festival


    Performers:

    New London Chamber Choir and Ensemble ; James Wood, direction.