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Antiphony: Pictures of Villon for 15 musicians
for 2 sopranos, 2 tenors, 2 baritones, 3 percussion and string quintet
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Inspired by the music and poetry associated with the Burgundian court in the 15th century, Antiphony dramatises the life and work of the poet François Villon in a 40-minute piece for soprano, baritone, string quintet and percussion.
Dedication note
To Sir Michael Tippett
Contents note
- Sinfonia
- Cantata
- Scena
- Aria
Text note
Text by Francois Villon, Charles d'Orleans, Gillaume Dufay, Gilles Binchois, Jan van Eyck, The brothers Limbourg