Ecuatorial (1933-1934)

for bass voice or male choir and ensemble

by Edgard Varèse (1883-1965)

general information

composition date
1933-1934
revisition date
1961
duration
11min
publisher
Ricordi
Dedicatee
A Louise Varèse
Libretto (details, author)

Extraits du livre sacré des Mayas, le Popol Vuh (citations extraites des Légendes du Guatemala de Miguel-Angel Asturias)

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
men's choir

6 percussionists, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, organ, 2 ondes Martenot

information about the creation

date
April 15, 1934
location

New York, Town Hall

interpreters

Chase Baromeo : basse, direction : Nicolas Slonimsky.

observations

Dans la version de 1961, Varèse a remplacé la basse solo par un chœur d'hommes et les thérémins par des ondes Martenot.

recordings

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Same type
Created the same year
Composed the same year
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