Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Lázaro (2004 -2007)

one act opera


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2004 - 2007
    • Video, installation (detail, author): Alexander Schulin, metteur en scène
    • Duration: between 1 h 35 mn and 1 h 40 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Theater Kiel
    • Dedication: Beatriz et Jaime Zóbel
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Juan Carlos Marset

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(2 soprano, 2 tenor, 2 baritone, 2 bass voice)
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes (also English horn), 4 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, bass tuba, 4 percussionists, piano (also celesta), electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, harp, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 4 May 2008
    Location:

    Allemagne, Kiel, Theater Kiel


    Performers:

    Julia Henning, Claudia Iten, sopranos ; Johannes An, Steffen Doberauer, ténors ; Jörg Sabrowski, baryton ; Jooil Choi, baryton-basse ; Friedemann Kunder, Matthias Klein, basses ; Opernchor des Theaters Kiel ; Philarmonisches Orchester ; Georg Fritzsch, direction