Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 act |
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Composition Year | 1922-23 |
Genre Categories | Operas; Theatrical Works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
Work Title | Alkestis |
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Alternative. Title | Drama in einem Aufzuge nach Euripides |
Composer | Wellesz, Egon |
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.35 |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IEW 9 |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 act |
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1922-23 |
First Performance. | 1924/03/20 — Mannheim |
First Publication. | 1923 – Vienna: Universal Edition |
Librettist | Hugo von Hofmannsthal (1874-1929) after Euripides |
Language | German |
Dedication | Jakob Wassermann dem Freund, dem Künstler gewidmet |
Average DurationAvg. Duration | 85 minutes |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
Piece Style | Early 20th century |
Instrumentation | Voices: 2 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, alto, 3 tenors, baritone, 2 basses + mixed chorus (SATB) Orchestra: 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons + 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba + timpani, percussion + harp + strings |
External Links | Sound sample @ Universal Edition |
A 1969 ORF performance is available from Premiere Opera.