Ernst Krenek (1900-1991)
Das geheime Königreich (1926 -1927)
Märchenoper in one act
[The secret Kingdom]
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1926 - 1927
- Duration: 45 mn
- Publisher: Universal Edition
- Opus: 50
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Libretto (details, author):
Ernst Krenek
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Composition date:
1926 - 1927
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: 2 solo baritones [King ; Der Narr] , 2 solo sopranos [Queen ; a woman] , 3 solo tenors [Der Rebell ; Revolutionary ; Ein Wächter] , solo mezzo-soprano [a woman] , solo contralto [a woman]
- mixed choir
- 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussionist, banjo, mandolin, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
6 May 1928
Location:Allemagne, Wiesbaden
Performers:Joseph Rosenstock : direction, Paul Bekker : producteur.