Georges Aperghis (1945)

Dark Side (2003)

for mezzo-soprano and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2003
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Durand, Paris, nº D. & F. 15598
    • Libretto (details, author):

      d'après Eschylle, l'Orestie, traduit par François Regnault

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo mezzo-soprano
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes (also English horn), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, trumpet, tuba, 3 percussionists, piano, 2 violins, second violin, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 15 March 2004
    Location:

    Grèce, Athènes


    Performers:

    Marianne Pousseur et l'Ensemble intercontemporain.