general information

composition date
1960-1961
duration
1h 20 min
editor
Bärenreiter
Opus
179
Commission
Osterreichischer Fernsehen
Libretto (details, author)

Ernst Krenek

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
3 solo baritones [Markus ; Hamilton ; Bureau chief], solo soprano [Ginette], 2 solo tenors [Fernando ; television cameraman], 2 solo mezzo-sopranos [Lucile ; Sestina], solo contralto [Geraldine], solo bass voice [television cameraman], speaking voice [Marcel]

percussionist, clarinet, trumpet, harp, guitar, flute, celesta, oboe, trombone, violin, harpsichord, 2 pianos, pump organ, viola, cello

information about the creation

date
July 25, 1962

Autriche, Vienne, Osterreichischer Fernsehen

interpreters

Ernst Krenek : direction, Hermann Lanske : production, Fritz Wotruba : mise en scène, Veronika Kusmin, Mary Richards, Paul Späni, Max Hechenleiter, Paul Schöffler et Elisabeth Höngen : chanteurs.


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