Gavin Bryars (1943)

The Leiden Riddle (1992)

for male voices, two violins and organ

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1992
    • Duration: 10 mn
    • Dedication: Mr. and Mrs. Haseley Ekers
    • Libretto (details, author):

      texte northumbrien du VIIe siècle

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(contralto, 2 tenor, baritone, bass voice)
  • organ, 2 violins

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 August 1992
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Wells, St Thomas’s Church, mariage Ekers/Peake