Canto General (1972)

for mezzo-soprano, baritone, choir and orchestra

by Mikis Theodorakis (1925-2021)

[Chant Général ]

general information

composition date
1972
Libretto (details, author)

Poème Pablo Neruda.

type

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

detailed formation

Soloist
unspecified soloist voice

piano

information about the creation

location

1974, Paris

interpreters

M. Farantouri, P. Pandis

Part titles

  • Algunas Bestias = Quelques bêtes
  • Voy a Vivir = Je vais vivre
  • Los Libertadores = Les libérateurs
  • America Insurrecta = L’Amérique insurgée
  • Vegetationes = Végétations
  • Vienen los Pajaros = Les oiseaux viennent
  • La United Fruit Co.
  • Sandino
  • Lautaro
  • Amor America = Mon amour l’Amérique
  • Emiliano Zapata
  • A mi Partido = A mon départ
  • Neruda Requiem Eternam = Requiem éternel pour Néruda

similar works

Same type
Composed the same year
Same detailed formation

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