general information

composition date
1947
duration
17 min
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

d’après François Villon Großen Testament (traduction en allemand de Paul Zech)

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments)

detailed formation

flute (also piccolo), clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, violin, second violin, viola, cello, double bass

information about the creation

date
April 25, 1950

Francfort

interpreters

Ljubomir Ramansky : direction, Frankfurter Singakademie, membres du Kölner Rundfund-Sinfonie-Orchester.

Part titles

  • I. Im Walt, da ruht
  • II. Und ist kein Feld
  • III. Als Kaiser Alexander
  • IV. Wer sterben muss
  • V. Dein Bild im Angesicht

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