Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

Das Nusch-Nuschi (1919 -1920)

“Burmese puppet piece” in one act


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1919 - 1920
    • Duration: 60 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Opus: 20
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Franz Blei

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 4 percussionists, celesta, mandolin, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 4 June 1921
    Location:

    Allemagne, Stuttgart, Württembergisches Landestheater


    Performers:

    Fritz Busch, direction