Gloria Coates (1934-2023)
The Force for Peace in War (1974 -1988)
cantata for soprano and chamber orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1974 - 1988
- Duration: between 22 mn and 24 mn
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Libretto (details, author):
Poèmes de femmes allemandes, anglaises et américaines écrits pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale (II : Charlotte Hagedorn ; IV : Lillian Tysdale ; V : Elfriede Birndorfer ; VI : Anonyme, d’après un vieux journal ; VIII : Angela Paris).
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Composition date:
1974 - 1988
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and chamber orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: soprano
- timpani, 2 percussionists, violin, viola, cello, double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
29 May 1989
Location:Allemagne, Bonn, Maison Beethoven, Bonn Festival for Contemporary Music
Performers:Sigune von Osten, soprano ; Bonn Festival Orchestra ; Shuja Okatsu, direction
Table of contents
I. Recitative: A Telegram
II. Aria: Young Widow
III. Recitative: BBC Weather Forecast
IV. Aria: The Flying Bombers
V. Recitative: Note from a School Teacher
VI. Aria: Run, Rain, Run
VII. Recitative: Orchestral Interlude
VIII. Aria: All the World is an Orphan’s Home