general information

composition date
1966
duration
16 min
editor
Peters, San Antonio, Texas
Commission
the Fromm Foundation
Libretto (details, author)

Herman Melville, Journal up the Straights, extraits.

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments)

detailed formation

piano, 2 percussionists, tuba, bass trombone, 2 trombones, 3 trumpets

information about the creation

date
August 15, 1966

États-Unis, Lenox, Berkshire Music Festival

interpreters

le Tanglewood Choir, direction : Iva Dee Hiatt.


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