Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

L'Usignolo dell'imperatore - Der Kaisers Nachtigall (1959)

pantomime-ballet


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1959
    • Duration: 17 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº ED 5015
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Giulio di Magio

Detailed formation
  • 1 flute (also 1 piccolo), 1 bass clarinet, 2 percussionists, 1 marimba, 1 piano, 1 celesta, 1 viola, 1 cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 September 1959
    Location:

    Biennale de Venise, teatro La Fenice


    Performers:

    Ettore Gracis : direction, Fiorella Coba : danseuse, mimes du Piccolo Teatro de Milan, Franco Enriquez : régie, Attilio Colonnello : décors.