Hans Werner Henze

Composer of our Time

Whispers from Heavenly Death (Piano)

Cantata on the poem of the same name by Walt Whitman

For high voice (soprano or tenor) and piano

I Darest thou now, o soul
II No map here, nor guide  
III I know it not, o soul
IV Till when the ties loosen
V Then we burst forth

Year of composition1948
Duration 7 minutes

World premiere

World premiere 14. June 1950

 

Stuttgart · Tage der zeitgenössischen Musik

Soprano Sybille Ursula Fuchs
Piano Frank Zubal

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Whispers from Heavenly Death (version for piano)

Cantata on the poem of the same name by Walt Whitman
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Whispers from Heavenly Death (version for piano)

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Publisher: Schott Music, Piano reduction (ED 7881)

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