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Dies illa (2014)

for three solo voices, three mixed choirs and orchestra

by Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

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composition date: 2014
duration: 22min
publisher: Schott
Commission: Festival van Vlaanderen, Bruxelles
Libretto (details, author): textes latins Dies irae.

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

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Soloist: soprano, mezzo-soprano, bass voice, mixed choir, mixed choir, mixed choir

piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, celesta, timpani [2 instrumentistes], 5 percussionists, 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

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date: November 9, 2014
location: Belgique, Bruxelles, Basiliek van Koekelberg, KlaraFestival
interpreters: Johanna Rusanen, soprano ; Agnieszka Rehlis, mezzo-soprano ; Nikolay Didenko, basse ; Brussels Philharmonic ; Andres Mustonen, direction.

Part titles

I. Mors stupebit
II. Liber scriptus
III. Quid sum miser
IV. Rex tremendae
V. Recordare
VI. Juste judex
VII. Qui Mariam
VIII. Lacrimosa

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