Richard Strauss (1864-1949)

Daphne (1936 -1937)

bucolic tragedy in one act


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1936 - 1937
    • Duration: 1 h 45 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Opus: op. 82, Trenner 272
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Joseph Gregor.

Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano [colorature dramatique, rôle majeur] , 2 tenors [rôle majeur] , solo bass voice [rôle majeur] , 2 sopranos [rôle mineur] , contralto [rôle mineur] , tenor [rôle mineur] , solo baritone [rôle mineur] , 2 solo bass voices [rôle mineur]
  • unspecified choir, 3 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets, basset horn, bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, Alphorn, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussionist, 2 harp, organ, 16 violins, 16 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 15 October 1938
    Location:

    Allemagne, Dresde, Sächsisches Staatstheater Opernhaus


    Performers:

    Karl Böhm.