Ernst Krenek (1900-1991)

Feiertags-Kantate (1974 -1975)

for mezzo-soprano, baritone, narrator, mixed chamber choir and small orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1974 - 1975
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Opus: 221
    • Commission: Berliner Festspiel
    • Dedication: "Den Berliner Festspielen und mir selbst zum Jubeljahr 1975"
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Ernst Krenek

Detailed formation
  • soloists: narrator, solo mezzo-soprano
  • mixed choir [SATB]
  • flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussionist, harp, piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 September 1975
    Location:

    Allemagne, Berlin, Berliner Festspiel


    Performers:

    Kaja Boris : mezzo-soprano, Shogo Miyahara : baryton, Stefan Wigger : récitant, Theodore Bloomfield : direction.