general information

composition date
1976
duration
15 min
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

Mathilde Wesendonck

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (1 female voice and single wind chamber orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo contralto

flute, alto flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, 2 horns, harp, 6 violins, 4 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses

information about the creation

date
March 25, 1977

Cologne, Westdeutscher Rundfunk

interpreters

Ortrun Wenkel : contralto, orchetre symphonique de la radio Westdeutscher Rundfunk, direction : Hans Werner Henze.

Part titles

  • I. Der Engel
  • II. Stehe still
  • III. Im Treibhaus
  • IV. Schmerzen
  • V. Träume

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