Wolfgang Rihm (1952-2024)
Kolonos (2008)
two fragments of Hölderlin after Sophokles, for contralto or counterenor and chamber orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
2008
- Duration: 13 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
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Libretto (details, author):
Friedrich Hölderlin d'après Sophokles
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Composition date:
2008
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice and chamber orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: solo contralto [ou contreténor]
- 2 flutes, oboe, 2 A clarinets, bassoon (also contrabassoon), 2 horns, timpani, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
20 July 2008
Location:Allemagne, Bad Wildbad, Kurhaus
Performers:Matthias Rexroth et l'ensemble Virtuosi Brunensis, direction : Antonino Fogliani.