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From Egil's Saga

for solo bass voice, chamber orchestra, optional electronics and mixed chorus
text from 'Egil's Saga' by Snorri Sturuson (c. 1230)
solo bass voice, chamber orchestra, optional electronics and optional SATB chorus
Edition: Performance material

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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.

Orchestral Cast

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Title:
From Egil's Saga
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
Language:
Icelandic
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
2004
Duration:
25 ′
World Premiere:
November 11, 2004 · Cambridge (UK)
Corn Exchange
Rúni Brattaberg, bass · Conductor: Olari Elts · London Sinfonietta

Commissioned work :
Commissioned by BBC Radio 3 with the Eastern Orchestral Board

Technical Details

Product number:
LSL 10010-01

Performances

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  • From Egil's Saga
    Dark Music Days 2020
    January 29, 2020 | Reykjavic (Iceland) , Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
  • From Egil's Saga
    Conductor: Gavin Bryars
    Orchestra: Aldubáran
    November 13, 2011 | Tórshavn (Faroe Island) , The Nordic House
    19.30 h
  • From Egil's Saga
    IsNord Music Festival
    Conductor: Gudmundur Ôli Gunnarsson
    Orchestra: Musicians of the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra
    June 4, 2006 | Borgarfjördur (Iceland) — National Premiere
  • From Egil's Saga
    Conductor: Bernhardur Wilkinson
    Orchestra: Faroes Symphony Orchestra
    August 11, 2005 | Tórshavn (Faroe Island) — National Premiere
  • From Egil's Saga
    From Egil's Saga - On Tour
    Conductor: Gavin Bryars
    Orchestra: London Sinfonietta
    December 9, 2004 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Royal Festival Hall
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