- General information
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Composition date:
1982
Revision dates: 1984 , 1995
- Video, installation (detail, author): Robert Wilson, réalisation et design
- Duration: 2 h 45 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 1245-01
- Dedication: Richard Bernas
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Libretto (details, author):
Euripide
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Composition date:
1982
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, contralto, tenor, 3 baritone, bass voice), mixed choir [SATB]
- 3 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, 2 bass clarinets), 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, trombone (also bass trombone), tuba, 2 saxophones, 2 harp, piano, timpani, 5 percussionists, 10 violas, 8 cellos [ou 10] , 4 double basses [ou 6]
Premiere information
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Date:
23 October 1984
Location:France, Opéra de Lyon
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Date:
3 November 1995
Location:Écosse, Glasgow, Tramway
Performers:Patricia Bardon, nurse ; Gidon Sacts, tutor ; Jeffrey Lawton, Creon ; Majella Cullagh, Medea ; Richard Halton, Jason ; Nicholas Folwell, Aegeus ; David Barrell, messenger ; BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra ; Martyn Brabbins, direction ; Scottish Opera Chorus
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