Philippe Hersant (1948)

Les éclairs (2020 -2021)

three-act opera for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, three baritones, mixed choir and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2020 - 2021
    • Duration: 1 h 50 mn
    • Publisher: Durand
    • Commission: Opéra comique
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Jean Echenoz, d’après le roman Des éclairs

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, 3 baritone), mixed choir
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, 5 violins, 4 second violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, 2 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 2 November 2021
    Location:

    France, Paris, Opéra Comique