general information

composition date
2000
duration
1h 40 min
editor
Schott

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
2 solo countertenors [Death, Ithuriel], 2 solo tenors [Michael, Gabriel], 3 solo baritones [lyrique : Adam, dramatique : Satan, Messias], 2 narrators [Milton, God s Voice]

4 ocarinas [SATB], 3 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute, bass flute), 3 oboes (also English horn), heckelphone, Eb clarinet, 3 clarinets, contrabass clarinet, soprano saxophone, 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 5 horns (also 3 Wagner tubas [2 en sib, 1 en fa]), 3 trumpets, 4 trombones (also contrabass trombone), tuba, 2 timpani, 5 percussionists, harp, celesta, organ, 12 violins, 12 second violins, 8 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses


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