Gavin Bryars (1943)

The Beckett Songbook (2012)

for soprano, alto and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2012
    • Duration: 8 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 10350
    • Commission: Happy Days: Enniskillen International Beckett Festival 2012
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Samuel Beckett

Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano, contralto
  • electric guitar, violin, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 25 August 2012
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Enniskillen, St Macartin’s Cathedral, Happy Days: Enniskillen International Beckett Festival 2012


    Performers:

    Orlanda Bryars, soprano ; James Cave, alto ; Gavin Bryars Ensemble

Table of contents

I. my way is in the sand flowing
II. I would like my love to die
III. Song
IV. Something there