This work for solo percussionist does not call for specific instruments, but rather for three wood/skin instruments and three metal ones. The music is written in a graph notation specific to this composition. The title uses an alternate spelling of the name of Sappho and translates her poetic rhythm...
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
Psappha was written by Iannis Xenakis.
Iannis Xenakis released Psappha on Sun May 02 1976.