Tōru Takemitsu (1930-1996)
My Way of Life (1990)
in memory of Michael Vyner, for baritone, mixed choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1990
- Duration: 25 mn
- Publisher: Schott
- Commission: Festival de Leeds
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Libretto (details, author):
Ryuichi Tamura, traduction en anglais par Yasunari Takahashi
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Composition date:
1990
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [1 male voice, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute), 3 oboes (also 1 oboe d'amore), 3 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 1 contrabassoon (also 2 bassoons), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 4 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 celesta, 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
30 June 1990
Location:Royaume-Unis, Leeds, festival International
Performers:François Le Roux : baryton, chœur de l'Opera North, Orchestre symphonique de Birmingham, direction : Simon Rattle.