Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)
De verborum et speculorum ludis (1999 -2000)
for choir and five performers
- General information
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Composition date:
1999 - 2000
- Duration: between 23 mn and 25 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
- Commission: Universidad Carlos III
- Dedication: Coro de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Libretto (details, author):
Anonyme et Federico García Lorca
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Composition date:
1999 - 2000
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Choir(s) and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- mixed choir [SATB]
- 3 percussionists, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, organ
Premiere information
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Date:
7 December 2000
Location:Espagne, Madrid, Auditorio Nacional de Música
Performers:Coro de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid ; Juan José Rubio, Ricardo Valle, Esaú Borredá, percussion ; Ángel Huidobro, piano électronique ; Roberto Fresco, orgue ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction
Table of contents
I. Sator. “El grito deja en el viento/una sombra de ciprés…”
II. Arepo
III. Tenet
IV. Opera
V. “Y la sombra alimentaba la máquina del tiempo…”. Rotas