Peter Eötvös (1944-2024)

Golden Dragon (2013 -2014)

musical theater for five voices and ensemble


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2013 - 2014
    • Duration: 1 h 30 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: Ensemble Modern et Oper Frankfurt
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Texte de Roland Schimmelpfennig.

Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano, mezzo-soprano, 2 tenors, baritone
  • flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, 2 trumpets, trombone, 2 percussionists, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 29 June 2014
    Location:

    Allemagne, Francfort


    Performers:

    Kateryna Kasper, soprano ; Simon Bode, ténor ; Hans-Jürgen Lazar, ténor ; Holger Falk, baryton ; Hedwig Fassbender, mezzo-soprano ; Ensemble Modern , Peter Eötvös, direction ; Elisabeth Stöppler, mise en scène.