Gavin Bryars (1943)

Tróndur I Gøtu (Thrand of Gotu) (2008)

for soprano, bass, mixed choir and chamber orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2008
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 10165-01
    • Commission: Tróndarbólkurin pour le dévoilement de la sculpture "Tróndur I Gøtu"
    • Libretto (details, author):

      St Brendan, Tróndur

Detailed formation
  • soloists: bass voice, soprano
  • unspecified choir
  • flute, clarinet (also bass clarinet), bassoon, horn, trumpet, 2 trombones, percussionist, piano, electric guitar, 3 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 July 2008
    Location:

    Îles Féroé


    Performers:

    Eivør Palsdottir, soprano ; Rúni Brattaberg, basse ; Aldúbaran ; Gavin Bryars, direction