Benoît Mernier (1964)
Frühlings Erwachen (2004 -2006)
opera based on the homonymous piece by Frank Wedekind, for 12 singers, youth choir and symphony orchestra
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2004 - 2006
- Duration: 2 h 30 mn
- Commission: Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie (Bruxelles) et les enfants de Godelieve de Kerchove d'Exaerde en mémoire de leur mère
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Libretto (details, author):
Jacques De Decker
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Composition date:
2004 - 2006
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(12 singing voice), children's choir
- 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, piano (also celesta), harp, 10 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
9 March 2007
Location:Belgique, Bruxelles, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie
Performers:Orchestre de la Monnaie ; choeur des jeunes “La Choraline” ; Jonas Alber, direction ; Vincent Boussard, mise en scène