Arvo Pärt (1935)

In principio (2003)

for mixed choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2003
    • Duration: 20 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Bible, St Jean 1, 1-14, en latin

Detailed formation
  • mixed choir
  • 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 22 May 2003
    Location:

    Autriche, Graz


    Performers:

    le chœur pro musica graz et la Capella Istropolitana, direction : Michael Fendre.