Philip Glass (1937)
The Making of the Representative for Planet 8 (1986)
opera in three acts, for soloists, small choir and orchestra
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1986
- Duration: 3 h
- Publisher: Dunvagen Music Publishers
- Commission: Houston Grand Opera, l'English National Opera et le Landestheater Kiel, Allemagne.
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Libretto (details, author):
Doris Lessing
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Composition date:
1986
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: 2 solo sopranos, 1 solo mezzo-soprano, 1 solo contralto, 2 solo baritones, 2 solo bass voices
- mixed choir à 4 voix
- 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, 3 percussionists, 1 harp, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
8 July 1988
Location:Houston Grand Opera.