Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)
The Immurement of Antigone (1978)
for dramatic mezzo-soprano and ensemble
- General information
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Composition date:
1978
- Duration: 19 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Commission: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Libretto (details, author):
Gerard McLarnon
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Composition date:
1978
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and ensemble of more than 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: mezzo-soprano
- 2 alto flutes, 2 contrabassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 timpani, 5 percussionists, celesta, harp, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
30 March 1979
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall
Performers:Vivien Townley, soprano ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ; Wolfgang Rennert, direction