Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

The Cure (2014 -2015)

for two singers and ensemble


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2014 - 2015
    • Duration: 56 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Livret de David Harsent.

Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano, tenor
  • flute (also piccolo, alto flute), clarinet (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), harp, violin, viola, cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 June 2015
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Snape Maltings


    Performers:

    Elizabeth Atherton, soprano ; Mark Padmore, ténor, London Sinfonietta, Geoffrey Paterson, direction ; Martin Duncan, mise en scène.