Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
Meridian (1971)
for mezzo-soprano, two women's choirs for three voices and ensemble
- General information
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Composition date:
1971
- Duration: 32 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
- Commission: London Sinfonietta
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Libretto (details, author):
Christopher Logue, Thomas Wyatt
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Composition date:
1971
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice(s), choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: solo mezzo-soprano
- women's choir
- 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, horn, 2 percussionists, 2 harp, piano, cello
Premiere information
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Date:
26 February 1971
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Queen Elizabeth Hall
Performers:Yvonne Minton : mezzo-soprano, B. Tuckwell : cor, J. Ward-Clarke : violoncelle, London Sinfonietta Chorus, London Sinfonietta.
Observations
Écouter l'enregistrement du concert du 17 octobre 1977 au Théâtre de la Ville : https://medias.ircam.fr/xf11237_meridian-sir-harrison-birtwistle