Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)
The Martyrdom of St. Magnus (1976)
chamber opera in nine scenes
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1976
- Duration: 1 h 12 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Opus: 72
- Commission: BBC
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Libretto (details, author):
Livret : Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
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Composition date:
1976
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Vocal music and instrument(s)]
Detailed formation
- soloists: mezzo-soprano, tenor, 2 baritones, solo bass voice
- flute (also piccolo, alto flute), clarinet (also bass clarinet), horn, trumpet, percussionist, harpsichord (also celesta), guitar, viola, cello, double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
18 June 1977
Location:Royaume-Uni, Orcades, Kirkwall, St Magnus Cathedral
Performers:Neil Mackie, ténor, Michael Rippon, Brian Rayner Cook barytons, Ian Comboy, basse, Mary Thomas, mezzo-soprano, The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, direction