general information

composition date
1962
duration
50 min
editor
pas d'éditeur
Libretto (details, author)

Inspiré du Livre des Morts Tibétain

type

Electronic music / fixed media / mechanical musical instruments (Electronic music / fixed media / mechanical musical instruments)

information about the creation

date
December 21, 1962
Première audition en concert chez Günter Sachs. Ballet de Maurice Béjart créé à l'Opéra de Cologne le 29 avril 1962.

Information on the electronics

Studio information
Studio de Pierre Henry
Electronic device
sons fixés sur support

Part titles

  1. Souffle 1, 7’12
  2. Après la mort 1, 9’48 (Fluide et mobilité d’un larsen)
  3. Après la mort 2, 7’38 (Mouvement en 6 parties)
  4. Divinités paisibles, 9’26
  5. Divinitées irritées, 3’44
  6. Le Couple, 6’56
  7. Souffle 2, 5’07

recordings

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complete.mp3

Composed by Pierre Henry , concert on June 2, 2012

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