Pascal Dusapin (1955)
Penthesilea (2011 -2013)
opera with prologue, eleven scenes and epilogue
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2011 - 2013
- Duration: 1 h 30 mn
- Publisher: Salabert
- Commission: Théâtre royal de La Monnaie
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Libretto (details, author):
Pascal Dusapin et Beate Haeckl d’après Heinrich von Kleist.
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Composition date:
2011 - 2013
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(5 singing voice), mixed choir à 32 voix
- 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, cymbalom, 2 percussionists, harp, 12 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 6 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
31 March 2015
Location:Belgique, Bruxelles, Théâtre de La Monnaie
Performers:Orchestre symphonique et chœurs de La Monnaie ; Franck Ollu, direction ; Martino Faggiani, direction chœur.