Mysteries of the Macabre (1974-1992)

three arias from the opera Le grand Macabre for solo trumpet and orchestra

by György Ligeti (1923-2006)

general information

composition date
1974-1992
duration
9min
publisher
Schott , ED 8205

type

Concertant music (Trumpet and ensemble/orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
trumpet [en ut]

piccolo, flute, 3 oboes (also English horn), 2 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 2 trumpets, contrabass trombone, contrabass tuba, 2 percussionists, timpani, harp, mandolin, celesta (also harpsichord), piano (also electric organ), 3 violins, 2 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses

information about the creation

date
January 20, 1994
location

Paris, Radio France, festival Présences

interpreters

Philippe Lisler : trompette et l'Orchestre national de France, direction : Oswald Sallaberger.

observations

Une version pour trompette (ou soprano colorature) et ensemble de 16 insturmentistes a été réalisée par Elgar Howarth (1111 - 1110 - timb. - perc. - piano/célesta - mandoline - 11111) Schott ED 8210 ; créé à Aarhus par Hakan Hardenberger : trompette, Aarhus Sinfonietta, direction : Elgar Howarth.


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