O hototogisu! : fragment of a Japonisme for soprano, flute and large ensemble : (2015-7) /
Knussen, Oliver,composer.
Ueshima, Onitsura,1661-1738,author.
Kobayashi, Issa,1763-1827,author.
Chiyo,1703-1775,author.
Sōin,1605-1681.
Yosa, Buson,1716-1784,author.
A setting of texts by Uejima Onitsura, Kobayashi Issa, Kaga no Chiyo, Yosa no Buson, Buson/Fujiwara, anonymous writers and one written after Nishiyama Sōin.
Instrumental ensemble: alto flute, oboe (doubling cor anglais), clarinet in B♭, bass clarinet in B♭, bassoon, 2 horns in F, trumpet in C, trombone, percussion (2 players), harp, piano doubling celesta, violins (4 players), violas (2 players), cellos (2 players), double bass.
Words also printed as text preceding score.
Includes programme note by the composer.
Duration: approximately 8 min.
Ueshima, Onitsura, 1661-1738
Kobayashi, Issa, 1763-1827
Chiyo, 1703-1775
Yosa, Buson, 1716-1784
Songs (High voice) with instrumental ensemble