Gavin Bryars (1943)
From Egil’s Saga (2004)
opera for bass voice, optional choir, French horn, bass clarinet, percussion and strings
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2004
- Duration: 32 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 10010-01
- Commission: BBC Radio 3 avec l'Eastern Orchestral Board
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Libretto (details, author):
Egil Skalgrimsson (Islandais du Xe siècle)
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Composition date:
2004
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Voice(s) and/or choir(s) and ensemble]
Detailed formation
- soloist: bass voice
- unspecified choir
- bass clarinet, horn, percussionist, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
11 November 2004
Location:Royaume-Uni, Cambridge Corn Exchange
Performers:Rúni Brattaberg, basse ; Cambridge University Chamber Choir ; London Sinfonietta ; Olari Elts, direction