Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

Mathis der Maler (1934 -1935)

opera in seven scenes


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1934 - 1935
    • Duration: 3 h
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Paul Hindemith

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(2 soprano, contralto, 5 tenor, baritone, 3 bass voice, unspecified voice [silencieuse]), unspecified choir
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 28 May 1938
    Location:

    Suisse, Zürich, Stadttheater


    Performers:

    Robert F. Denzler, direction