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

Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]

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

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