general information

composition date

1997-1998

duration

2h

editor

Schott

Libretto (details, author)

Heinz Holliger d'après Robert Walser

type

detailed formation

Soloist

solo soprano [Schneewittchen], solo mezzo-soprano [Königin], solo tenor [Prinz], solo baritone [Jäger], solo bass voice [König]

2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 2 alto flutes), 2 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also 2 bass clarinets), 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 timpani, 4 percussionists, harp, celesta, glass harmonica, accordion, violin, second violin, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

information about the creation

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