Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)
A Child of Our Time (1939 -1941)
oratorio for soloists, choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1939 - 1941
- Duration: 1 h 6 mn
- Publisher: Schott
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Libretto (details, author):
Sir Michael Tippett.
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Composition date:
1939 - 1941
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soprano, viola, tenor, solo bass voice, mixed choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, percussionist, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
19 March 1944
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Adelphi Theatre
Performers:Joan Cross (soprano), Margaret McArthur (alto), Peter Pears (ténor), Roderick Lloyd (basse), London Region Civil Defence Choir, Morley College Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, direction : Walter Goehr.