Wolfgang Rihm (1952)

Das Gehege (2004 -2005)

nocturnal scene, for soprano, mime and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2004 - 2005
    • Duration: 45 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Bayerischen Staatsoper
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Botho Strauß, Schlusschor

Detailed formation
  • soloists: solo soprano [dramatique : Die Frau] , mime [Der Adler]
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 A clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets [en ut] , piccolo trumpet, 3 trombones, contrabass tuba, 3 percussionists, timpani, harp, piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 October 2006
    Location:

    Allemagne, Munich, Bayerische Staatsoper


    Performers:

    le Bayerisches Staatsorchester, direction : Kent Nagano, mise en scène : William Friedkin, Gabriele Schnaut : Die Frau (soprano), Todd Ford : Der Adler (rôle muet).