general information

composition date
1963
duration
27 min
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

Torquato Tasso

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), solo instrument(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano, violin

3 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, celesta

information about the creation

date
August 23, 1964

Edinburgh Festival

interpreters

Irmgard Seefried : soprano, Wolfgang Schneiderhan : violon, London Symphony Orchestra, direction : Colin Davis.

Part titles

  • I. Qual rugiada
  • II. Compianto
  • III. Maraviglioso fior del vostro mare
  • IV. Estro
  • V. Deh, vieni, morte soave

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