Peter Eötvös (1944-2024)

Sleepless (2018 -2020)

opera ballad


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2018 - 2020
    • Duration: 2 h
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LS 5961-01
    • Commission: Berlin State Opera, Grand Théâtre Genève
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Mari Mezei, d’après Trilogy de Jon Fosse

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists
  • 2 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 2 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 3 horns, 2 trumpets, alto trombone, trombone, 2 percussionists, harp, 10 violins, 8 second violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 3 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 28 November 2021
    Location:

    Allemagne, Berlin, Staatsoper Unter den Linden Musikalische


    Performers:

    Peter Eötvös, direction