From Egil's Saga
composer: Gavin Bryars
text writer: Snorri Sturuson
for solo bass voice, chamber orchestra, optional electronics and mixed chorus
text from 'Egil's Saga' by Snorri Sturuson (c. 1230)
transliteration and pronunciation of chorus lines by Dr. Paul Cavill
Commissioned work: Commissioned by BBC Radio 3 with the Eastern Orchestral Board
Premiere: November 11, 2004 Cambridge, Corn Exchange (UK) · Rúni Brattaberg, bass · Conductor: Olari Elts · London Sinfonietta
Orchestra instrumentation: 0.0.0.bcl.1-1.0.0.0-perc(crot, mar, tub bells, tam-t, b.d, tempbl)-str(0.0.1.1.1)
Publisher: Schott Music Ltd., London
Duration: 25' 0''
Year of composition: 2004
Language: icelandic
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Egil’s Saga is one of the great classics of Icelandic literature, set in the 10th century, Bryars portrays the fierce old Viking warrior as he nears death, contemplating incidents from his bloodthirsty life and trying to find a resolution. Featuring a bass baritone as Egil, with a chorus and low accompanying instruments, Bryars conjures up a powerful brooding atmosphere in which the sea is ever present.
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