general information

composition date
1963
duration
27min
publisher
Schott , ED 5037
Libretto (details, author)

Torquato Tasso

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), solo instrument(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano, violin

3 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, celesta, strings

information about the creation

date
August 23, 1964
location

Edinburgh Festival

interpreters

Irmgard Seefried : soprano, Wolfgang Schneiderhan : violon, London Symphony Orchestra, direction : Colin Davis.

Part titles

  • I. Qual rugiada
  • II. Compianto
  • III. Maraviglioso fior del vostro mare
  • IV. Estro
  • V. Deh, vieni, morte soave

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