Ernst Krenek (1900-1991)

Jonny spielt auf (1926)

two-part opera


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1926
    • Duration: 1 h 50 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Opus: 45
    • Dedication: à Berta Hermann
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Ernst Krenek

Detailed formation
  • soloists: 2 solo sopranos [Anita ; Yvonne] , 4 solo tenors [Max ; Hotel director ; Ein Bahnangestellter ; Police] , 3 solo baritones [Jonny ; Daniello ; Police] , 2 solo bass voices [Manager ; Police]
  • mixed choir
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, xylophone, glockenspiel, percussionist, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 10 February 1927
    Location:

    Allemagne, Leipzig


    Performers:

    Gustav Brecher : direction, Walther Brüggmann : producteur.