Georges Aperghis (1945)
Vesper (1971)
Oratorio by George Frederik Händel, for seven voices and ensemble
arrangement
- General information
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Composition date:
1971
- Duration: 30 mn
- Publisher: Durand
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Composition date:
1971
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- soloists: 2 solo sopranos, solo mezzo-soprano, solo countertenor, 2 solo tenors, solo bass voice
- flute, oboe, 4 clarinets, horn, 4 trombones, 2 percussionists, timpani, harpsichord, electric organ, viola, cello, 4 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
16 November 1971
Location:France, Bordeaux
Performers:Sigma, ensemble polyphonique de l'ORTF.
Table of contents
- I. Quid memoriam singula
- II. Black and white ballad
- II bis. récitatif La même phrase
- III. Interlude blanc
- IV. Récitatif La descente continua
- V. Aria Vouloir tromper le ciel
- V bis. Choral