general information

composition date
2008-2009
duration
2h 10 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes
Libretto (details, author)

Christoph Klimke d'après le roman éponyme de Witold Gombrowicz

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Voice(s) and/or choir(s) and ensemble)

detailed formation

Soloist
soprano, mezzo-soprano, countertenor, tenor, 2 baritones, bass voice

2 flutes, alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon (also contrabassoon), baritone saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, 2 percussionists, harp, piano, strings, celesta, electric guitar, accordion, oboe (also English horn)

information about the creation

date
February 19, 2010
Autriche, Vienne, Theater an der Wien
interpreters
Klangforum Wien ; Johannes Kalitzke, direction

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
échantillonneur - sampler

Part titles

I. Akt: Spiel ab
II. Akt: Rückwege
III. Akt: Stufen
IV. Akt: Labyrinth

similar works

Same type
Created the same year
Composed the same year
Same detailed formation

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