Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)

Eis Thanaton (1986)

chamber opera for soprano, bass and two ensembles


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1986
    • Duration: 50 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Andreas Kalvos

Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano, bass voice
  • 2 bass trombones, timpani, harp, 7 violins, 3 violas, 6 cellos, 2 double basses

Premiere information

Observations

Groupe 1 : 2 trombones basse, timbales, harpe, 6 violoncelles, 2 contrebasses
Groupe 2 : 7 violons, 3 altos