Ernst Krenek (1900-1991)

Der Diktator (1926)

tragic opera in one act


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1926
    • Duration: 26 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Opus: 49
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Ernst Krenek

Detailed formation
  • soloists: solo baritone [Dictator] , 2 solo sopranos [Charlotte ; Maria] , solo tenor [Officer]
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, horn, trumpet, trombone, timpani, percussionist, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 May 1928
    Location:

    Allemagne, Wiesbaden


    Performers:

    Joseph Rosenstock : direction, Paul Bekker : producteur.