general information

composition date
1994-1997
duration
2h
publisher
Edition Gravis , eg267LM
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
location
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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