Gavin Bryars (1943)
G, Being the Confession and Last Testament of Johannes Gensfleisch, also known as Gutenberg, Master Printer, formerly of Strasbourg and Mainz. (2001)
opera in two Acts, with prologue and epilogue
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2001
- Duration: 2 h 30 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 1243-01
- Dedication: Sandy Brown
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Libretto (details, author):
Blake Morrison
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Composition date:
2001
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(2 soprano, 2 mezzo-soprano, countertenor, 2 tenor, 4 baritone, 3 solo bass-baritone, 2 bass voice), mixed choir [SATBarB]
- 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 English horns (also oboe, oboe d'amore), clarinet (also Eb clarinet), bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 5 horns (also 4 Wagner tubas), 2 trombones (also 2 alto trombones), bass trombone, tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, celesta (also harpsichord), 14 violins, 11 second violins, 8 violas, 7 cellos, 5 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
23 February 2002
Location:Allemagne, Mayence, Staats Theater