Gavin Bryars (1943)

The Apple (1998)

for contralto voice, 6 cellos, 4 basses and percussion

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1998
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 10021-04
    • Cycle: Three Canadian Songs
    • Libretto (details, author):

      P.K. Page

Detailed formation
  • soloist: contralto
  • percussionist, 6 cellos, 4 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 February 1999
    Location:

    Canada, Winnipeg, Centennial Hall


    Performers:

    Holly Cole, voix ; membres du Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra ; Bramwell Tovey, direction