Myrrha (1901)

cantata for soprano, tenor, baritone and orchestra

by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

general information

composition date
1901
duration
23min
publisher
Salabert
Libretto (details, author)

Fernand Beissier d'après la scène finale du «Sardanapale» de Lord Byron

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices or more and orchestra)

information about the creation

date
June 28, 1901
location
Concervatoire de Paris

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