Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)
Canciones de al Andalus (1987 -1988)
for mezzo-soprano and string quartet
- General information
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Composition date:
1987 - 1988
- Duration: 15 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
- Commission: Stadt Düsseldorf
- Dedication: Peter Girth
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Libretto (details, author):
Yosef al-Kātib, Abraham ibn ’Ezra et anonyme
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Composition date:
1987 - 1988
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: mezzo-soprano
- violin, second violin, viola, cello
Premiere information
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Date:
2 May 1988
Location:Allemagne, Düsseldorf, Tonhalle-Grosser Saal
Performers:Therese Renick, mezzo-soprano ; Orpheus-Quartett
Table of contents
- Tant’amare
- Tres morillas
- Gar ke faré yo