Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher

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Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher is an oratorio by Arthur Honegger originally commissioned by Ida Rubinstein. The title translates to, "Joan of Arc at the Stake." The drama takes place during the heroine's trial and execution, with flashbacks to her younger days.

Arthur Honegger entitled his work as a dramatic oratorio, adding speaking roles and actors. The work has an important part for the ondes Martenot and some productions have includedfilm clips.

The librettist of the work was Paul Claudel. The principal roles are spoken.

The work is about 70 minutes in length.

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