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Choral Concerto: Nine (2024)
(Nine)- G Schirmer Inc (World)
Commissioned by BTHVN 2020 Beethoven Jubiläums Gesellschaft gGmbH, the Royal Philharmonic Society, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and DEUTSCHER MUSIKRAT gGmbH, on the occasion of the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven; With support by Deutsche Welle.
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- Mixed chorus
- 25 min
- Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805), Lao Zi (571-471 BC), Li Po (701-762) and Qu Yuan (339 - 278 BC)
- English
Programme Note
Movements
I. NINE
II. WINE
III. TIME (Ode to Peace)
Lyrics arranged by the composer from poems by Qu Yuan (BC. 340), Laozi (BC. 571), Li Po (AD. 701), and Fredrich Schiller (AD. 1759). They are sung in English and non-word-sounds conceived by the composer.
Scores
Score
More Info
- Australian Premiere performance of Nine by Tan Dun
- 4th September 2024
- Australian Premiere performance of Nine by Tan Dun
- World Premiere of NINE by Tan Dun
- 27th August 2024
- To commence the new season, composer Tan Dun debuts Choral Concerto: Nine, a new work for chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra.