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