Sir Harrison Birtwistle
*15.07.1934

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Sir Harrison Birtwistle
3 Settings of Celan | for soprano, 2 clarinets, viola, violoncello and double bass

Work Details
Year of composition: 1989-1994
Scored for: for soprano, 2 clarinets, viola, violoncello and double bass
Composer: Sir Harrison Birtwistle
Text Author: Paul Celan
Original Language: Deutsch
Translator: Michael Hamburger
Soloinstruments/Soloists: soprano
Table of Contents: Weiss und Leicht (White and Light); Nacht (Night); Tenebrae
Commissioned by: Commissioned by The Composers Ensemble
Remarks: "Tenebrae", "White and Light" und "Night" können auch einzeln oder zusammen mit sechs weiteren Celan-Liedern und neun Streichquartettsätzen (z.T. Boosey & Hawkes) unter dem Titel "Pulse Shadows" aufgeführt werden.
Duration (min): 15

Licensing: Licensing Request

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