Louis Andriessen (1939-2021)

Theatre of the World (2013 -2015)

grotesque stagework in nine scenes


stage work
arrangement

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2013 - 2015
    • Duration: 1 h 50 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Helmut Krausser

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, alto flute), 2 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), contrabass clarinet, 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones (also bass trombone), 2 percussionists, piano, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, harp, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, 5 violins [minimum] , 5 second violins [minimum] , 4 violas [minimum] , 3 cellos [minimum] , 2 double basses [minimum]

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 May 2016
    Location:

    États-Unis, Los Angeles, Walt Disney Concert Hall


    Performers:

    Los Angeles Philharmonic ; Reinbert de Leeuw, direction ; Pierre Audi, metteur en scène