Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Die ägyptische Helena (1924 -1927)
opera in two acts
[Hélène l'Egyptienne]
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1924 - 1927
- Duration: 2 h 30 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Opus: op. 75, Trenner 255
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Libretto (details, author):
Hugo von Hofmannsthal.
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Composition date:
1924 - 1927
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Voice(s) and/or choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: soprano [dramatique] , soprano [dramatique colorature] , tenor, baritone, 4 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, 2 contraltos, tenor
- unspecified choir, 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
Premiere information
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Date:
6 June 1928
Location:Allemagne, Dresde, Sächsisches Staatstheater Opernhaus
Performers:Fritz Busch : direction.
Observations
Orchestre sur scène : 6 hautbois, 6 clarinettes, 4 cors, 2 trompettes, 4 trombones, timbales, percussionniste.