Gavin Bryars (1943)

The Collected Works of Billy the Kid (2017 -2018)

chamber opera in one act


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2017 - 2018
    • Duration: 60 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 10489
    • Commission: Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse et Théâtre de La Renaissance Lyon-Métropole
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Jean Lacornerie, d’après le livre de Michael Ondaatje

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, baritone)
  • 4 percussionists, piano, violin

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 March 2018
    Location:

    France, Lyon, Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse


    Performers:

    Gérard Lecointe, direction