Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
...agm... (1978 -1979)
for sixteen voices and three instrumental ensembles
- General information
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Composition date:
1978 - 1979
- Duration: 27 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
- Commission: Ensemble intercontemporain
- Dedication: à Nicholas Snowman
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Libretto (details, author):
fragments de Fayum de Sappho, traduits en anglais par Tony Harrison.
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Composition date:
1978 - 1979
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Choir(s) and ensemble of more than 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- mixed choir à 16 voix (4 soprano, 4 contralto, 4 tenor, 4 bass voice)
- 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, horn, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists, 2 harp, piano, 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos, double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
9 April 1979
Location:Paris, Théâtre de la Ville
Performers:le chœur John Alldis, l'Ensemble intercontemporain, direction : Pierre Boulez.
Observations
Écouter l'enregistrement du concert du 4 mars 1998 au Théâtre du Châtelet : https://medias.ircam.fr/x3cc39e_agm-sir-harrison-birtwistle