Songs for Dov

composer: Sir Michael Tippett
author of original text: Boris Pasternak

for tenor solo and small orchestra

text from Dr Zhivago by Boris Pasternak

Commissioned work: Commissioned by the Department of Music, University College, Cardiff with assistance from the Welsh Arts Council
Premiere: October 12, 1970 Cardiff, Universität (UK) · Gerald English, tenor · Conductor: Michael Tippett · London Sinfonietta
Orchestra instrumentation: 2(pic).1.ca.1.bcl.1.cbsn-3.1.1.0-timp.xyl(vib).tub bells.4perc(clash cym, metal bar / heavy tri, tam-t, jingles, tamb, s.d, b.d, jazz kit, clav, cast, tembl, whip)-egtr.hp.pno-str(2.2.2.3.2 minimum 6.6.4.6.4 maximum)
Publisher: Schott Music Ltd., London
Duration: 26' 0''
Year of composition: 1970
Language: English
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