Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

Mörder, Hoffnung der Frauen (1919)

one act opera
[Assassin, espoir des femmes]


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1919
    • Duration: 24 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Opus: 12
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Oskar Kokoschka

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

  • Date: 4 June 1921
    Location:

    Allemagne, Stuttgart, Württembergisches Landestheater


    Performers:

    Fritz Busch, direction