(17:00)

for 8 singers, 8 wind instruments, 2 percussion and accordion

Singers: 2 Sopranos, Mezzo, Alt, 2 Tenors, Baritone, Bass

Orchestra:

1 Flute (also Picc., Alto fl., Bass fl.)
1 Oboe (also Cor angl.)
1 Clarinet (also Bass clar. and Double bass clar.)
1 Bassoon (also Double bassoon)
1 Horn in F
2 Trumpets (1st in C, 2nd in Bb, also Bugle)
1 Trombone (also Bass trumpete)
2 Percussion 
1 accordion
(percussion and accordion amplified)

Text: Friedrich Schiller: Über die ästhetische Erziehung des Menschen (German)

Commission:
WDR Cologne, Aldeburgh Festival, Strasbourg Musica Festival, Jacarandamusic Los Angeles

First performance:
May 6, 2011 Witten, Festsaal (D) Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik 2011 ·
Solisten des Ensemble Modern · Schola Heidelberg · Choir director: Walter Nußbaum

Edition Schott Music Mainz