general information

composition date

1959-1961

revisition date

1987

duration

2h 30 min

editor

Schott

Libretto (details, author)

Wystan Hugh Auden et Chester Kallman (en allemand, anglais et français)

type

detailed formation

Soloist

solo baritone [Gregor Mittenhofer, poète], solo bass voice [Dr. Wilhelm Reischmann], solo tenor [Toni Reischmann, fils du docteur], 2 solo sopranos [Elissabeth Zimmer ; Hilda Mack (colorature)], solo contralto [contesse von Kirchstetten, secrétaire de von Mittenhofer], speaking voice [Josef Mauer, guide de montagne], mime

flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, 7 percussionists, timpani, harp, mandolin, guitar, celesta, piano, violin, second violin, viola, cello, double bass [cordes solistes ou en ensemble]

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