Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)

The Five Acts of Harry Patch (2008)

for mezzo-soprano, baritone, choir and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2008
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Opus: 296
    • Commission: London Mozart Players et Portsmouth Grammer School
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Texte : Andrew Motion

Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano, baritone
  • mixed choir [SATB] , 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, organ, harp

Premiere information

  • Date: 9 November 2008
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Portsmouth (Remembrance Sunday Concert)


    Performers:

    London Mozart Players, Portsmouth Grammer School Chamber Choir, Martyn Brabbins, direction.