Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Venus und Adonis (1993 -1995)

one-act opera for singers and dancers


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1993 - 1995
    • Duration: 1 h 10 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº ED 8772
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Hans-Ulrich Treichel

Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 solo soprano [Die Primadonna] , 1 solo tenor [Der junge Opernsänger] , 1 solo baritone [Der Heldendarsteller] , 1 male dancer [nombre non spécifié]
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(2 solo soprano, solo mezzo-soprano [], solo tenor [], solo baritone [], solo bass voice [])
  • 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 3 oboes (also 1 English horn), 3 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 1 alto saxophone (also 1 soprano saxophone), 3 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 1 bass trumpet, 1 alto trombone, 3 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, 7 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 celesta, 1 piano, 12 violins, 9 violas, 9 cellos, 3 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 11 January 1997
    Location:

    Munich, Bayerische Staatsoper


    Performers:

    Markus Stenz : direction, Chloë Obolensky : décors et costume, Pierre Audi : mise en scène.

Observations

Orchestre divisé en trois : orchestre I "Venus", orchestre II "Adonis" et orchestre III "Mars".