Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)
Das lange Weihnachtsmahl / The Long Christmas Dinner (1960 -1961)
one act opera
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1960 - 1961
- Duration: 60 mn
- Publisher: Schott
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Libretto (details, author):
Thornton Wilder
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Composition date:
1960 - 1961
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(3 soprano, mezzo-soprano, 2 contralto, 2 baritone, 2 tenor, bass voice)
- 2 flutes (also piccolo), oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, horn, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists, harpsichord, 6 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 3 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
17 December 1961
Location:Allemagne, Mannheim, Nationaltheater
Performers:Paul Hindemith, direction