Der Rattenfänger (1984-1986)

two-part opera

by Friedrich Cerha (1926-2023)

general information

composition date
1984-1986
duration
3h
publisher
Universal Edition, Tesin
Libretto (details, author)

Friedrich Cerha, d'après Carl Zuckmayer

type

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

detailed formation

Soloist
2 solo sopranos, solo mezzo-soprano, solo contralto, 6 solo tenors, 4 solo baritones, 3 solo bass voices, 3 narrators

2 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 2 oboes, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, euphonium, 5 percussionists, harp, guitar (also electric bass guitar), electric organ, 12 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses [ou 10.8.6.6.4], English horn, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone (also alto saxophone), contrabassoon, timpani

information about the creation

date
September 26, 1987
location

Autriche, Graz, Vereinigte Bühne

interpreters

Peter Lindroos : ténor, Heinz Jürgen Demitz : baryton, Ursula Reinhard-Kiss : mezzo-soprano, Anna Pausar : soprano, Margret Cahn : soprano, Hans Holzmann : ténor, Pedros Evangelides : ténor, Joszef Dene : baryton, Ernst Dieter Suttheimer : ténor, Konstantin Sfiris : basse, Gaby Schuchter : récitant, Hans Hollmann : mise en scène, Herbert Kappelmüller : décors, Frida Parmeggiana : costumes, Orchestre philharmonique de Graz, direction : Friedrich Cerha.


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