general information

composition date
1994-1997
duration
2h
editor
Edition Gravis
Libretto (details, author)

Gerold Theobalt d’après Mikhaïl Boulgakov, arrangé par Johannes Kalitzke

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices or more and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
soprano, mezzo-soprano, 4 tenors, countertenor, baritone, solo bass-baritone

3 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 2 alto flutes), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets (also 2 Eb clarinets, bass clarinet), bass clarinet (also contrabass clarinet), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 4 percussionists, harpsichord, celesta (also electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer [DX-7]), harp, mandolin, accordion, strings

information about the creation

date
1998
Allemagne, Brême

Part titles

I. Akt: 1. Szene, Ouvertüre – 3 Strophen zu Ehren – Rezitativ und Couplet – Duett – Quintett (Toccata) – Verschattung
II. Akt: Intermezzo –Jeux des cartes – Verfluchung und Abgesang – Schwachsinnige in Christo –Aria – Intermezzo – Kaleidoskop
III. Akt: Folterung – Litania – Kreuzgang mit Himmelfahrt
IV. Akt: Pavane mit Orgelpunkt – Passacaglia – Requiem


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