general information

composition date
1950-1955
duration
30 min
editor
Schott

type

Instrumental ensemble music (Triple wind orchestra (or larger))

detailed formation

3 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 3 trumpets [en ut], 2 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, 2 timpani, guitar, harp, piano (also celesta, harpsichord)

information about the creation

date
November 24, 1956

version de concert, Allemagne, Baden-Baden

interpreters

l'Orchestre symphonique de la SWF, direction : Franz Waxman ; création scénique le 17 décembre 1955 à Essen, Stadttheater, Valentin Huber : direction, Alfredo Bortoluzzi : chorégraphie.

observations

Personnages :

  • Alagoana, danseuse de caractère
  • L’Étranger, danseur lyrico-dramatique
  • Sertanejo, danseur de caractère
  • Caboclo, danseur grotesque
  • Danseurs et danseuses
  • Masques

Caboclo pour orchestre, correspond au quatrième mouvement (Schott).

Part titles

  • Ouverture
  • Sertanejo
  • Saudade
  • Caboclo
  • Finale

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