general information

composition date
1969
duration
11 min
editor
Universal Edition, Tesin
Libretto (details, author)

Sir Harrison Birtwistle d'après Sappho et autres textes grecs

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano

flute, clarinet, glockenspiel, piano, violin, cello

information about the creation

date
June 12, 1969

Royaume-Uni, Londres, Purcell Room

interpreters

Mary Thomas : soprano, Pierrot Players, direction : Harrison Birtwistle.


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