Five images after Sappho : for soprano and chamber ensemble /
Salonen, Esa-Pekka,1958-composer.
Musical setting of (expression):Sappho.Works.Selections.English.
Sappho,author.
Barnard, Mary,translator.
Roche, Paul,1916-2007,translator.
Ojai Festival,commissioning body.
London Sinfonietta,commissioning body.
For soprano with flute (doubling piccolo), oboe (doubling English horn), clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), bassoon (doubling contrabassoon), 2 horns, percussion (1 player), piano (doubling celesta), harp, 2 violins, viola, cello and double bass.
Texts for movements 1-4 based on "Sappho" poems 1, 12, 26 and 44, translated by Mary Barnard and 5th movement "The love songs of Sappho" poems 86, 93, 94, 96 and 102, translated by Paul Roche.
Tell everyone -- Without warning -- It's no use -- The evening star -- Wedding.
Co-commissioned by the Ojai Festival, California, and the London Sinfonietta.
Duration: approximately 20 min.
Sappho
Songs (High voice) with instrumental ensemble