Daniel Zea Gómez (1976)
Henry in the sky with diamonds (2014)
for countertenor and seven instruments
- General information
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Composition date:
2014
- Commission: Fondation Royaumont
- Dedication: à toute l'équipe de Royaumont
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Composition date:
2014
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: countertenor
- flute, oboe, clarinet, percussionist, violin, viola, cello
Premiere information
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Date:
27 September 2014
Location:France, Royaumont, Abbaye
Performers:Daniel Gloger : contre-ténor et l'ensemble Recherche.
Observations
Cette œuvre est basée sur l'air de Purcell "Here the deities approve" tiré de Welcome to all the pleasures (Ode for St Cecilia's Day, 1683).
Program note
Dopamine, adrenaline and other chemicals seem to have an influence over one’s time perception.
How would Purcell write on drugs?
Daniel Zea, site internet du compositeur.