Strophes
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Instrumentation Details
Vocal Soloists (11)
Boy soprano (1) · soprano (3) · alto (2) · tenor (2) · bass (3)
The listed solo voices can be expanded into a full choir.
Instrumental Ensemble
Trumpet (1) · tenor trombone (1) · water horn (1)
Percussion (2) · harp (1)
Electronics & Performative Roles
Loudspeaker ensemble · electronics
Conductor
Assistant (actor/percussionist)
Sound directors (2)
Additional Sound Sources
Car · elevator · glass tower · various sound equipment
Parts
Year of Composition
2003 – 2004
Duration
20′
Text by
Ordinary of the Tridentine Mass · André Breton: Always for the First Time · Paul Éluard: Médieuses · La terre est bleue · Premièrement · additional texts by Marios Joannou Elia
Language
English · French · German · Latin
Genre
Choral, Electronic music, Ensemble music, Polymedia, Site-specific, Stage music, Vocal music
Commissioned by
The Volkswagen Transparent Factory · International Forum for Culture and Economy Dresden