Gavin Bryars (1943)

I have heard it said that a spirit enters (2002)

for contralto jazz voice and orchestra

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2002
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 10021-02
    • Cycle: Three Canadian Songs
    • Dedication: à Holly Cole
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Marilyn Bowering, tiré de To all appearances a Lady

Detailed formation
  • soloist: contralto
  • bassoon, 2 horns, percussionist, 6 violins, 6 second violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 3 double basses, double bass [jazz amplifiée]

Premiere information

  • Date: 30 June 2002
    Location:

    Canada, Vancouver, Orpheum


    Performers:

    Holly Cole, voix ; CBC Radio Orchestra ; Gavin Bryars, basse ; Owen Underhill, direction

Information on the electronics
Electronic device: amplification