general information

composition date
2002
duration
1h 40min
publisher
Jobert
Libretto (details, author)

Gao Xingjian

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo instrument(s), choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
2 solo sopranos, mixed choir, solo mezzo-soprano, solo tenor, solo baritone, solo bass voice

2 flutes, 2 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets, ohter plucked strings [sanxian], 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 3 percussionists [dont 1 de percussion chinoise], strings, other traditional flute [xun]

information about the creation

date
December 19, 2002
location

Taiwan, Taipei, Théâtre national

interpreters

l'Ensemble d'instruments chinois de Tapei, l'Orchestre de l'Opéra de Marseille, le Chœur de l'Opéra de Marseille, direction : Marc Trautmann.


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