Giorgio Battistelli (1953)

The Cenci (1997)

musical theater after Antonin Artaud

electronic work
stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1997
    • Duration: 1 h 20 mn
    • Publisher: Ricordi, nº 139471
    • Commission: Almeida Opera London
    • Dedication: Jonathan Reeckie
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Giorgio Battistelli

Detailed formation
  • soloists: 2 actors, 2 actresses
  • flute, 3 oboes (also bass clarinet), trumpet, trombone, tuba, 2 percussionists, bell, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 2 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 11 July 1997
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Almeida Opera


    Performers:

    Ian McDiarmid, Anastasia Hille, John Light, Kathryn Pogson, acteurs ; The Almeida Ensemble ; David Parry, direction

Information on the electronics
Electronic device: temps réel, amplification