general information

composition date
1951-1952
duration
8 min
editor
Deutscher Verlag für Musik, Leipzig
Libretto (details, author)

d'après Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (1 female voice and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
contralto

flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, 2 horns, strings

Part titles

1. Fuge (Streichorchester) (3’35’’)
2. Aria ("Edel sei der Mensch") (2’45’’)
3. Symbolum ("Des Mannes Wandeln") (1’55’’)


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