Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)
Antífona pascual a la Virgen ‘Regina cœli’ (1952)
for vocal quartet, mixed choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1952
- Duration: 12 mn
- Publisher: Union Musical Española
- Opus: 4
- Commission: Radio Nacional de España
- Dedication: Federico Sopeña
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Libretto (details, author):
texte liturgique
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Composition date:
1952
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, contralto, tenor, bass voice), mixed choir(soprano, contralto, tenor, bass voice)
- 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 5 violins, 4 second violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, 2 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
11 June 1952
Location:Espagne, Madrid, Ateneo
Performers:Cuarteto de Madrigalistas ; Coros de Radio Nacional de España ; Orquesta de Cámara de Madrid ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction