general information

composition date
1976
duration
1h 10 min
editor
Schott
Commission
American Institute of Musical Studies pour le bicentenaire des États-Unis d'Amérique
Libretto (details, author)

texte de Alvin Singleton

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices or more and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
8 singing voices, mime, 2 actors

flute (also piccolo), alto saxophone, tenor saxophone (also clarinet), bassoon, trumpet, trombone, tuba, 2 percussionists, piano, electric guitar, violin, second violin, viola, cello, double bass

information about the creation

date
August 12, 1976
Autriche, Graz, Haus der Jugend
interpreters
Dusan Parizek, pantomime ; chanteurs et orchestre de l'American Institute of Musical Studies Summer Institute ; Maurice Peress, direction

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
sons fixés sur support

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