Pascal Dusapin (1955)

Medeamaterial (1991)

opera on a text by Heiner Müller


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1991
    • Duration: 60 mn
    • Publisher: Salabert, Paris
    • Commission: Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Heiner Müller

Detailed formation
  • soloists: solo soprano [colorature] , 2 speaking voices
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(2 solo soprano, solo contralto [], solo countertenor []), mixed choir à 4 voix (7 soprano, 6 contralto, 6 tenor, 7 bass voice)
  • organ, harpsichord, 6 violins - early instruments, 5 violins - early instruments, 4 violas - early instruments, 4 cellos - early instruments, 2 double basses - early instruments

Premiere information

  • Date: 13 March 1992
    Location:

    Belgique, Bruxelles, Théâtre de la Monnaie


    Performers:

    Hilde Heiland : soprano, Michele Patzakis, Zofia Kilanowicz, Marie-Noëlle de Callatay, Ralf Popken : quatuor vocal, Collegium Vocale de Gand, Orchestre de la Chapelle Royale, direction : Philippe Herreweghe, mise en scène : Jacques Decuvellerie, décors : Johan Daenan.