Jonathan Harvey (1939-2012)
Passion and Resurrection (1981)
church opera in twelve scenes, for soloists, choir, brass, percussion, strings and organ with optional audience participation
- General information
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Composition date :
1981
- Duration : 1 h 30 mn
- Editor : Faber Music, London
- Commission: Martin Neary
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Livret (détail, auteur) :
drames sacrés bénédictins, traduits du latin par Michael Wadsworth.
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Composition date :
1981
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Voice(s) and/or choir and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- solistes : 5 solo sopranos, solo contralto, 3 solo tenors, 2 solo baritones, 4 solo bass voices, 2 unspecified solo child voices
- mixed choir
- horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, 2 percussionists, organ, positive organ [ad libitum] , 7 violins, viola, 2 cellos, 2 double basses
Creation information
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Date :
21 March 1981
Location :Royaume-Uni, cathédrale de Winchester
Performers :Donald Sweeney : Jesus, Brian Burrows : Pilate, Allan Mottram : Peter, Rosemary Hardy : Mary Magdalene, Penelope Walmsley-Clark : Second Mary, Linda Hirst : Third Mary, Waynflete Singers, chœur de la cathédrale de Winchester, ensemble Music Projects, direction : Martin Neary.