Luciano Berio (1925-2003)

Air (1969)

from Opera, for soprano and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1969
    • Duration: 7 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition, nº UE 13799
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Alessandro Striggio

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo soprano
  • 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bassoon, contrabassoon, 3 horns, 3 percussionists, 2 pianos, electric organ, viola, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Location:

    Italie, Rovereto


    Performers:

    Alide Maria Salvetta : soprano.