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. The composer's Italian libretto is based on one year (1002-03) and 65 poems from the journal of

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encompassing her affair with Prince Atsumishi. The opera was a co-commission of the

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, the Grand Théâtre de

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and the

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and premiered in the

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under the German title ''Kälte'' on 21 May 2006. The choreography for the singers by

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was retained for the 2007 Paris production at the Palais Garnier. The piece lasts 110 minutes.

Roles

Instrumentation

The

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is S, Ms, 2 Ct, Bar / 3 (II Fl.c in Sol, III Fl.b). 3 (III C.i). 3 (III Cl.b). 2 / 2. 3. 2. -. / Perc / strings (min. 10. 8. 6. 4. 4.)

External links

1627 Score published by Rai Trade, Rome

interview with Sciarrino
(in French)

in Neue Zürcher Zeitung
review of booed Paris opening by Jorg von Uthmann
(English)
contrasting review
from Libération {{portal bar, Classical music, Opera, Music Operas 2006 operas Italian-language operas Operas by Salvatore Sciarrino Operas set in Japan