general information

composition date
1960-1961
duration
1h
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

Thornton Wilder

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices or more and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
3 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, 2 contraltos, 2 baritones, 2 tenors, bass voice

2 flutes (also piccolo), oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, horn, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists, harpsichord, 6 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 3 double basses

information about the creation

date
December 17, 1961

Allemagne, Mannheim, Nationaltheater

interpreters

Paul Hindemith, direction


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