general information

composition date
1990
duration
10 min
editor
Schott
Commission
ensemble Thamyris avec le soutien de Spelman College et la bourse du maire de la ville d'Atlanta pour les arts
Libretto (details, author)

texte de Rita Dove, d’après The House Slave

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
soprano

alto flute, piano, vibraphone

information about the creation

date
October 23, 1990
États-Unis, Atlanta, Spelman College, Sisters Chapel
interpreters
ensemble Thamyris

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