Gavin Bryars (1943)
The Stones of the Arch (2006)
for four voices, string quartet and optional improvising turntablist
- General information
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Composition date :
2006
- Duration : 20 mn
- Publisher : Schott, nº LSL 10107-01
- Commission: Barbican Centre pour leur festival "Phases - The Music of Steve Reich" pour célébrer son 70e anniversaire
- Dedication : Steve Reich pour ses 70 ans
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Libretto (details, author) :
George Bruce
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Composition date :
2006
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, baritone, contralto, tenor)
- violin, second violin, viola, cello, other electric or electronic instrument [tourne-disque]
Premiere information
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Date :
8 October 2006
Location :Royaume-Uni, Londres, Barbican Theatre
Performers :Theatre of Voices ; Paul Hillier, direction ; Kronos Quartet ; Philip Jeck, platines