general information

composition date
1964
duration
50 min
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

Wolfgang Hildesheimer

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano [colorature : Signora Sgambati, astrologin], solo contralto [Marchesa Montetristo], 2 solo tenors [Herr Fallersleben ; Dombrowska, Doppelbegabung], 2 solo baritones [Professor Kuntz-Sartori, Politiker ; Maggiordomo], solo bass voice [Golch, Kulturträger]

2 flutes [dont 1 sur scène], oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, timpani, 3 percussionists, piano [aussi à 4 mains], harpsichord [sur scène], pump organ, violin, second violin, viola, cello, double bass

information about the creation

date
November 30, 1965

Francfort, Städtlische Bühnen

interpreters

Wolfgang Rennert : direction, Hans Neugebauer : mise en scène, Jacques Camurati : décors et costumes.

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
sons fixés sur support

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