general information

composition date
1924-1927
duration
2h 30 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes
Opus
op. 75, Trenner 255
Libretto (details, author)

Hugo von Hofmannsthal.

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Voice(s) and/or choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
soprano [dramatique], soprano [dramatique colorature], tenor, baritone, 4 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, 2 contraltos, tenor

4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets, bass clarinet, 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 6 horns, 6 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussionist, celesta, 2 harp, organ, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

information about the creation

date
June 6, 1928

Allemagne, Dresde, Sächsisches Staatstheater Opernhaus

interpreters

Fritz Busch : direction.

observations

Orchestre sur scène : 6 hautbois, 6 clarinettes, 4 cors, 2 trompettes, 4 trombones, timbales, percussionniste.


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