Augusta Read Thomas (1964)

Song in Sorrow (2000)

for soprano, large choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2000
    • Duration: 22 mn
    • Publisher: Schirmer
    • Commission: Cleveland Orchestra ; Kent State University
Detailed formation
  • soloist: soprano
  • ensemble of vocal soloists à 6 voix (unspecified female voice), mixed choir(singing voice [SATB])
  • 3 flutes, piccolo, 3 oboes, clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 4 percussions, harp, strings

Premiere information


  • Performers: Cleveland Orchestra.