Georges Aperghis (1945)

Vesper (1971)

Oratorio by George Frederik Händel, for seven voices and ensemble


arrangement

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1971
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Durand
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

  • 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