Heinz Holliger (1939)
Siebengesang (1966 -1967)
for oboe, orchestra, female voices and loudspeakers
electronic work
- General information
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Composition date:
1966 - 1967
- Duration: 21 mn
- Publisher: Ars Viva, distribution Schott, nº AVV 104
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Libretto (details, author):
Georg Trakl
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Composition date:
1966 - 1967
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo instrument(s), choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: oboe
- ensemble of vocal soloists(4 solo soprano, 3 solo contralto), women's choir(12 soprano, 9 contralto [chœur ad lib.])
- 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes (also 2 English horns), 2 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 2 bass clarinets), contrabassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists [à 5] , 2 harp, piano (also celesta), 7 violins, 5 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses, five-strings double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
17 June 1968
Location:Pays-Bas, Rotterdam, Holland Festival
Performers:Heinz Holliger : hautbois, Orchestre et Chœur de chambre de la Radio néerlandaise, direction : Francis Travis.
Information on the electronics
Electronic device: spatialisation (haut-parleurs)