general information

composition date
2002
duration
1h 40 min
editor
Jobert
Libretto (details, author)

Gao Xingjian

type

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

detailed formation

Soloist
2 solo sopranos, solo mezzo-soprano, solo tenor, solo baritone, solo bass voice

2 flutes, 2 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets, ohter plucked strings [sanxian], 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 3 percussionists [dont 1 de percussion chinoise], other traditional flute [xun]

information about the creation

date
December 19, 2002

Taiwan, Taipei, Théâtre national

interpreters

l'Ensemble d'instruments chinois de Tapei, l'Orchestre de l'Opéra de Marseille, le Chœur de l'Opéra de Marseille, direction : Marc Trautmann.


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