Lou Harrison (1917-2003)
Orpheus for the Singer to the Dance (1969)
for tenor, choir and percussion ensemble
- General information
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Composition date:
1969
- Duration: 38 mn
- Publisher: Hermes Beard Press
- Opus: 202
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Libretto (details, author):
Texte de Robert Duncan, A Set of Romantic Hymns.
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Composition date:
1969
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice(s), choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloist: tenor
- mixed choir [SATB] , 15 percussionists
Premiere information
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Date:
22 February 1969
Performers:Robert Buchnan, ténor, San Jose State University Percussion Ensemble, Anthony Cirone, direction.