Kaija Saariaho
Prospero's Vision
for Baritone Voice, Clarinet, Harp, Violin and Double Bass
Kaija Saariaho
Prospero's Vision
for Baritone Voice, Clarinet, Harp, Violin and Double Bass
- Instrumentation Medium Voice, Clarinet, Harp, Violin and Double Bass
- Composer Kaija Saariaho
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score
- Publisher Chester Music
- Order no. CH66066
Description:
This setting of a text from Shakespeare's comedy The Tempest is written for Baritone soloist with a small chamber ensemble. Characterised by Saariaho's unusual and progressive instrumental writing, the musical texture is sparse and delicate, exposing the soloist. The song was premiered in Helsinki, 2002.