Dieter Schnebel (1930-2018)

Das Urteil (1959)

based on Franz Kafka, spatialized music for instruments, vocals and other sound sources

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1959
      Revision dates : 1990
    • Duration : 40 mn
    • Publisher : Schott
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(2 soprano, 2 contralto, 2 tenor, 2 bass voice)
  • flute, oboe (also whistle), clarinet, 2 bassoons (also 2 whistles, contrabassoon), 2 trumpets, 2 trombones (also whistle), tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, 5 violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date : 31 May 1990
    Location :

    Allemagne, Hanovre, Herrenhausen


    Performers :

    Ensemble Modern ; Ingo Metzmacher, direction.

Information on the electronics
Electronic device : sons fixés sur support