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Cantata Y, Op. 21

Composer
Balassa Sándor
Original / Hungarian title
Cantata Y, Op. 21
Foreign language / English title
Cantata Y, Op. 21
Subtitle
For soprano solo and orchestra
Dedication
For the celebrations of the 700th anniversary of Győr
Year of composition
1970
Type
Solo voice(s) with orchestra
Instrumentation
S. solo - 3 fl., 3 ob., 2 cl., 2 fg. - 3 cor., 2 tr., 3 trb. - pf., cel. - timp., perc. (xil., vibr., 4 gong, ptto. (sospesi; a2), tam- tam, trg., 2 bonghi, sonagli, blocchi di legno, maracas, 5 tom- tom, tmb.picc., camp., campli., crot., gr.c.) - strings: 12 vl. 1, 12 vl. 2, 8 vl., 6 vlc., 4 cb.
Duration
12 min
Movements, parts
One movement
Text
BENEY, Zsuzsa
Language
Hungarian / English
Premiere information
21 October 1971, Budapest; Erika Sziklay (S.), Győr Philharmonic Orchestra, János Sándor (cond.)
Publisher / Source
Editio Musica Budapest, Z. 10204
Recordings
Hungaroton SLPX-11681, 1972 - Erika Sziklay (S.), Symphony Orchestra of the Hungarian Radio and Television
1 min. sample
1 Cantata Y
Remarks, other info
Based on Zsuzsa Beney´s poem: "Music". English translation by Jane Scott Butler
 

Recordings

Title Publisher
Balassa, Sándor: Requiem for Lajos Kassák, Op.15; Legend Op.15; Cantata Y, Op.21 Hungaroton