- General information
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Composition date:
2002
- Duration: 1 h 48 mn
- Publisher: Schirmer
- Commission: Suntory Hall, Japan for the New Century
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Libretto (details, author):
Tan Dun et Xu Ying
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Composition date:
2002
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice(s), choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: solo soprano, solo contralto, solo tenor, solo baritone, solo bass voice, 3 percussionists
- men's choir(baritone [])
- bass flute (also piccolo), bass clarinet, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 harp, 8 violins, 8 second violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
22 October 2002
Location:Japon
Performers:NHK Symphony Orchestra ; Tan Dun, direction, Pierre Audi, mise en scène.