- General information
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Composition date:
2004 - 2007
- Video, installation (detail, author): Alexander Schulin, metteur en scène
- Duration: between 1 h 35 mn and 1 h 40 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
- Commission: Theater Kiel
- Dedication: Beatriz et Jaime Zóbel
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Libretto (details, author):
Juan Carlos Marset
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Composition date:
2004 - 2007
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(2 soprano, 2 tenor, 2 baritone, 2 bass voice)
- 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes (also English horn), 4 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, bass tuba, 4 percussionists, piano (also celesta), electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, harp, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
4 May 2008
Location:Allemagne, Kiel, Theater Kiel
Performers:Julia Henning, Claudia Iten, sopranos ; Johannes An, Steffen Doberauer, ténors ; Jörg Sabrowski, baryton ; Jooil Choi, baryton-basse ; Friedemann Kunder, Matthias Klein, basses ; Opernchor des Theaters Kiel ; Philarmonisches Orchester ; Georg Fritzsch, direction