Gavin Bryars (1943)
To Define Happiness (2007)
theatre work for soprano voice, horn, bass clarinet, kantele, percussion, 2 violins, viola, cello and bass
stage work
- General information
-
Composition date:
2007
- Video, installation (detail, author): Peeter Jalakas, réalisation
- Duration: 1 h 20 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 10135-01
-
Libretto (details, author):
Peeter Jalakas, texte inspiré de A Brief History of Time de Stephen Hawkings
-
Composition date:
2007
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: soprano
- bass clarinet, horn, percussionist, ohter plucked strings [kantele] , bass voice, 2 violins, viola, cello
Premiere information
-
Date:
9 April 2007
Location:Estonie, Tallinn, Von Krahl Theatre
Performers:Kady Plaas, soprano ; NYYD Ensemble ; Olari Elts, direction
Observations
Pièce écrite pour le Von Krahl Theatre, Tallinn