Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)
Mörder, Hoffnung der Frauen (1919)
one act opera
[Assassin, espoir des femmes]
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1919
- Duration: 24 mn
- Publisher: Schott
- Opus: 12
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Libretto (details, author):
Oskar Kokoschka
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Composition date:
1919
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(3 soprano, contralto, baritone, 2 tenor, bass voice), unspecified choir
- 3 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists, 2 harp, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
4 June 1921
Location:Allemagne, Stuttgart, Württembergisches Landestheater
Performers:Fritz Busch, direction