Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Introducción y escena (2004 -2006)

from the opera Lázaro, for three voices and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2004 - 2006
    • Duration: 28 mn 30 s
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Juan Carlos Marset

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, mezzo-soprano, baritone)
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes, 4 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, bass tuba, 4 percussionists, harp, piano (also celesta), electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, strings, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 20 September 2007
    Location:

    Espagne, Burgos


    Performers:

    Dresdner Philharmonie ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction