general information

composition date
1962
duration
38 min
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

Carl Zuckmayer

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices, choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
soprano, tenor, baritone

2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 percussionists, strings, 2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons

information about the creation

date
June 23, 1962

Allemagne, Mayence

interpreters

Paul Hindemith, direction

Part titles

I. Chor "Zweitausend Jahr sind wenig Zeit...."
II. Terzett "Hier sehe mer se voriwwergleite, die Määnzer Leut aus alle Zeite..."
III. Bariton Solo und Dialog "So e freundlich Auskunft!"
IV. Couplet: Die Schwarzkünstler "Der Gensfleisch, der Schöffer und der Fust..."
V. Ariette "Was aach in der Weltgeschicht passiert..."
VI. Bariton Solo "Die Erzbischöfe nahen schon..."
VII. Variationen "Ohne Kunst un Gelehrsamkeit..."
VIII. Quodlibet "Was der Goethe da beschrieb..."
IX. Schluss, Soli und Chor "Das ist das große Heer der Schatten..."


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