general information

composition date
2002-2003
editor
Bärenreiter
Libretto (details, author)

livret en français du compositeur

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
2 solo sopranos [1 s. colorature dramatique, 1 s. lyrique], solo mezzo-soprano [dramatique], solo baritone [baryton/basse de caractère], solo tenor [spinto], 8 sopranos, 8 contraltos, actress, actor

3 flutes (also bass flute, 2 piccolos), 2 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), bass clarinet (also contrabass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), baritone saxophone, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, contrabass tuba, 7 percussionists, harp, piano, celesta, accordion, 12 violins, 9 violas, 9 cellos, 6 five-strings double basses, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer

information about the creation

date
February 23, 2004

Opéra Bastille, Paris

interpreters

direction Kwamé Ryan, mise en scène : Michael Simon, costumes : Anna Eiermann, chorégraphie : Ron Thornhill, video : Dominik Rinnhofer, électronique : Christian Cluxen.

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
temps réel

observations

L'orchestre est divisé en quatre groupes. Les instruments sont répartis dans la fosse et dans la salle.


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