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
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Composition date:
2020 - 2021
- Duration: 1 h 50 mn
- Publisher: Durand
- Commission: Opéra comique
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Libretto (details, author):
Jean Echenoz, d’après le roman Des éclairs
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Composition date:
2020 - 2021
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
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
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Date:
2 November 2021
Location:France, Paris, Opéra Comique