As It Fell upon a Day (1923)

for soprano, flute and clarinet

by Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

general information

composition date
1923
Libretto (details, author)

Richard Barnefield

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
unspecified soloist voice

piano

information about the creation

date
February 6, 1924
location

France, Paris

interpreters

Ada MacLeish, J. Boulze et René Verney.

similar works

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

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