Maratona (1956)

Tanzdrama

by Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Scénique

general information

composition date
1956
duration
50min
publisher
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

Luchino Visconti

type

Instrumental ensemble music (Other orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
male dancer [nombre non spécifié], actress, narrator [ad lib.], various extras [nombre non spécifié]

2 flutes (also piccolo), oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bassoon, 2 horns, 3 trumpets [dont 1 jazz], 3 trombones [dont 1 jazz], timpani, 3 percussionists, harp, piano [jazz], strings, double bass [jazz]

information about the creation

date
September 24, 1957

Berliner Festwochen, Städtische Oper Berlin

interpreters

Richard Kraus : direction, Luchino Visconti : mise en scène, Dick Sanders : chorégraphie, Renzo Vespignani : décors.

observations

  • Personnages : Gianni ; Celestina, son amie ; Margot, une jeune fille ; actrice de cinĂ©ma ; narrateur, ad lib. ; 2 Buchmacher ; couple de danseurs ; public.
  • 2 ensembles : orchestre de chambre et ensemble jazz.

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