Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

The Woman and the Hare (1999)

for soprano, narrator and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1999
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Libretto (details, author):

      David Harsent

Detailed formation
  • soloists: solo soprano, narrator
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 bass flute), clarinet (also Eb clarinet), percussionist, celesta, violin, second violin, viola, cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 9 March 1999
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Purcell Room


    Performers:

    Claron McFadden : soprano, Julia Watson : récitant, Nash Ensemble, direction : Lionel Friend.