general information

composition date
2005
duration
1h
Commission
Louisiana State University pour célébrer l'ouverture du Shaw Center for the Arts
Libretto (details, author)

Wole Soyinka

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), choir(s) and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
narrator, soprano, contralto, tenor, bass voice

alto flute [ou saxophone], 2 percussionists, 3 drums [batás], piano, 2 cellos


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