Erkos (1990-1991)

for a soloist singing and playing the Satsuma-biwa and several metal percussion instruments

by Jean-Claude Eloy (1938-2025)

general information

composition date
1990-1991
duration
1h 5min
Libretto (details, author)

textes du Devî-Upanishad et du Devî-Mâhâtmya en sanskrit

type

Solo (excluding voice) (Southeast Asia)

detailed formation

Soloist
unspecified solo female voice

ohter plucked strings [biwa], percussionist)

Information on the electronics

Studio information
Studio für Elektronische Musik, WDR (Westdeutscher Rundfunk), Cologne
Electronic device
fixed sound

Part titles

1 - Introduction
2 - Biwa I
3 - Unban
4 - Biwa 2
5 - Chœurs


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