Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Intermezzo (1919 -1923)
domestic comedy with symphonic interludes in two acts
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1919 - 1923
- Duration: 2 h
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Opus: op. 72, Trenner 246
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Libretto (details, author):
Richard Strauss.
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Composition date:
1919 - 1923
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Solo voice(s), choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: soprano [dramatique, rôle majeur] , tenor [lyrique, rôle majeur] , 2 baritones [rôles majeurs] , solo bass voice [rôle majeur] , soprano [petit rôle] , baritone [petit rôle]
- 2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes (also English horn), 2 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, percussionist, piano, harp, pump organ, 11 violins, 9 second violins, 5 violas, 5 cellos, 3 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
4 November 1924
Location:Allemagne, Dresde, Opéra
Performers:Fritz Busch.