Michael Gordon (1956)

Acquanetta (2005)

for solo voices, mixed choir and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date : 2005
    • Duration : 1 h 10 mn
    • Publisher : Red Poppy
    • Commission: Oper Aachen
    • Libretto (details, author) :

      Livret de Deborah Artman.

Detailed formation
  • soloists : soprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto, tenor, baritone
  • mixed choir, 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, contrabassoon, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, electric bass, strings

Premiere information

  • Date : 25 June 2005
    Location :

    Allemagne, Aix-la-Chapelle, Théâtre d'Aix-la-Chapelle


    Performers :

    Sinfonieorchester Aachen