Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)
L'Usignolo dell'imperatore - Der Kaisers Nachtigall (1959)
pantomime-ballet
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1959
- Duration: 17 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº ED 5015
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Libretto (details, author):
Giulio di Magio
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Composition date:
1959
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Mixed instrumental ensemble of 5 to 9 instruments]
Detailed formation
- 1 flute (also 1 piccolo), 1 bass clarinet, 2 percussionists, 1 marimba, 1 piano, 1 celesta, 1 viola, 1 cello
Premiere information
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Date:
16 September 1959
Location:Biennale de Venise, teatro La Fenice
Performers:Ettore Gracis : direction, Fiorella Coba : danseuse, mimes du Piccolo Teatro de Milan, Franco Enriquez : régie, Attilio Colonnello : décors.