Nico Muhly (1981)

Luminous Body (2011)

for nine voices and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2011
    • Duration: 26 mn
    • Publisher: St. Rose Music Publishing
    • Commission: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Cantus
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Craig Lucas

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(5 tenor, 2 baritone, 2 bass voice)
  • 2 flutes (also piccolo), oboe, English horn, 2 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, percussionist, piano, 6 violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses

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