Giorgio Battistelli (1953)
The Embalmer (2001 -2002)
playful chamber monodrama
electronic work
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2001 - 2002
- Duration: 1 h 10 mn
- Publisher: Ricordi, nº 138935
- Commission: Almeida Opera London
- Dedication: Ian McDiarmid
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Libretto (details, author):
Renzo Rosso
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Composition date:
2001 - 2002
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: actor
- clarinet (also bass clarinet), bassoon (also contrabassoon), horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussionist, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, 3 cellos, 3 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
10 July 2002
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Almeida Opera Festival, Omega Palace
Performers:Ian McDiarmid, acteur ; Almeida Ensemble ; David Parry, direction
Information on the electronics
Electronic device: temps réel