Chaya Czernowin (1957)

Esh (2012)

for orchestra and countertenor
[Fire - Feu]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2012
    • Duration: 10 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: Staatstheater Cottbus
    • Libretto (details, author):

      vocalise

Detailed formation
  • soloists: English horn (also piccolo), clarinet (also piccolo), alto saxophone (also piccolo), solo countertenor (also piccolo)
  • 2 flutes, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, horn, 4 Wagner tubas, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, bass trombone, contrabass tuba, 4 percussionists, harp, harpsichord, pump organ, piano, organ, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 June 2013
    Location:

    Allemagne, Cottbus, Lausitz-Arena


    Performers:

    Kai Wessel : contre-ténor, Philharmonisches Orchester Cottbus, direction : Evan Christ.