Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)

David (1952 -1953)

opera in five acts, for solo voice, mixed choir and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1952 - 1953
    • Publisher: Israeli Music Publications
    • Opus: 320
    • Dedication: écrit à la mémoire de Nathalie et de Serge Koussewitzky. Dédié au peuple d'Israël
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Texte d'Armand Lunel.

Detailed formation
  • soloist: unspecified soloist voice
  • mixed choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, drum kit, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 June 1954
    Location:

    Israël, Jérusalem


    Performers:

    G. Singer, direction.