Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Yes Speak Out Yes (1968)

UNO-Cantata, for soprano, baritone, six reciters, two mixed choirs and orchestra with two conductors


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1968
      Revision dates: 1969
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: United Nations
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Norman Corwin

Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano, baritone, 6 narrators
  • mixed choir, mixed choir
  • 3 flutes (also 3 piccolos), 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, timpani, 4 percussionists, 2 pianos, electric organ, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 10 December 1968
    Location:

    États-Unis, New York, UNO General Assembly Hall


    Performers:

    Irene Jordan, soprano ; Robert Hale, baryton ; Augsburg College Choir ; Minnesota Orchestra ; Stanisław Skrowaczewski, Cristóbal Halffter, direction

  • Date: 11 December 1969
    Location:

    Autriche, Vienne, Grosser Konzerthaussaal


    Performers:

    Gerlinde Lorenz, soprano ; Max van Egmond, baryton ; Wiener Symphoniker ; Chor der Slowakischen Philharmonie Pressburg ; Janz Krenz, Jan Maria Dobrodinsky, direction