general information

composition date
1985-1988
duration
1h 48 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), choir(s) and ensemble of more than 25 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo tenor, solo soprano, 2 female narrators

3 flutes, 4 oboes (also 2 English horns), 5 clarinets, 3 bass clarinets (also contrabass clarinet), 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists, harp, 2 pianos, 2 violins, 2 second violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass, 2 alto saxophones, 2 guitars, celesta, 2 electronic/MIDI keyboards/synthesizers [synthétiseurs], electric bass guitar

information about the creation

date
June 1, 1989

Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Muziektheater

interpreters

Reinbert de Leeuw : direction, Robert Wilson : mise en scène, Frida Parmeggiani : costumes, Suzushi Hanayagi : chorégraphie.

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