general information

composition date
1966-1967
duration
21min
publisher
Ars Viva , AVV 104
Libretto (details, author)

Georg Trakl

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo instrument(s), choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
oboe, 4 solo sopranos, 3 solo contraltos, 12 sopranos, 9 contraltos [chœur ad lib.]

2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, alto flute), 2 oboes (also 2 English horns), 2 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, 2 bass clarinets), contrabassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists [à 5], 2 harp, piano (also celesta), 7 violins, 5 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses, five-strings double bass

information about the creation

date
June 17, 1968
location

Pays-Bas, Rotterdam, Holland Festival

interpreters

Heinz Holliger : hautbois, Orchestre et Chœur de chambre de la Radio néerlandaise, direction : Francis Travis.

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
spatialization

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