Luciano Berio (1925-2003)

Allez hop (1952 -1959)

racconto mimico , for mezzo-soprano, eight mimes, ballet and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1952 - 1959
      Revision dates : 1968
    • Duration : 28 mn
    • Publisher : Suvini Zerboni, nº SZ 5637
    • Libretto (details, author) :

      Italo Calvino

Detailed formation
  • soloists : solo mezzo-soprano, 8 mimes
  • 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, English horn, Eb clarinet, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, timpani, harp, electric guitar, piano, vibraphone, marimba, celesta (also glockenspiel), 12 violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Location :

    Italie, Venise


    Performers :

    Cathy Berberian, direction : Nino Sanzogo.

  • Date : 1968
    Location :

    Italie, Bologne


    Performers :

    Cathy Berberian, direction : Luciano Berio.