general information

composition date
1919-1923
duration
2h
editor
Boosey & Hawkes
Opus
op. 72, Trenner 246
Libretto (details, author)

Richard Strauss.

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
soprano [dramatique, rôle majeur], tenor [lyrique, rôle majeur], 2 baritones [rôles majeurs], solo bass voice [rôle majeur], soprano [petit rôle], baritone [petit rôle]

2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes (also English horn), 2 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, percussionist, piano, harp, pump organ, 11 violins, 9 second violins, 5 violas, 5 cellos, 3 double basses

information about the creation

date
November 4, 1924

Allemagne, Dresde, Opéra

interpreters

Fritz Busch.


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