Paul Méfano (1937-2020)
La cérémonie (1970)
for solo voices, orchestral formation and 24 reciters
electronic work
- General information
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Composition date:
1970
- Duration: 15 mn
- Publisher: Heugel / Leduc
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Libretto (details, author):
poème de Paul Méfano.
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Composition date:
1970
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: 12 male narrators, 12 female narrators
- ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, countertenor, baritone), speech choir
- 4 flutes (also 3 piccolos), 5 oboes (also 2 English horns), 4 clarinets (also E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 6 horns, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, 6 percussionists, piano (also celesta), electric organ [Hammond] , harp [amplifiée] , electric guitar, 15 violins, 15 second violins, 12 violas, 12 cellos, 8 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
1970
Location:France, Festival de Royan
Performers:Carol Plantamura, John Patrick-Thomas, Therman Bailey, solistes ; Orchestre National de l’O.R.T.F. ; Paul Méfano, direction
Information on the electronics
Electronic device: amplification