Beethoven - Strauss: Die Ruinen von Athen (The Ruins of Athens) op. 113 (1811/1924) 60'
A musical entertainment with dances and choruses, partly incorporating 'Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus', in a new edition and adaptation by Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Richard Strauss
Music Text
Text by August von Kotzebue, adapted by Hugo von Hofmannsthal (G)
Scoring
S,2B; 2speaking roles; silent role; chorus; ballet; 2.2.2.0-2.2.2.0-timp-strings
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World premiere of version
9/20/1924
Operntheater, Wien
Josef Turnau, director / Alfred Roller, designer / Heinrich Kröller, choreographer, / Kate Loitelsberger, Alfred Jerger, Josef v. Manowarda, Carola Jovanovic, Luise Helletsgruber, Paula / Richard Strauss
Repertoire Note Deutsch
Recommended Recording
Bodil Arnesen, Yaron Windmüller, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Bamberg Symphony Chorus, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Schwann 365362
Click here to purchase this CD set from Amazon
A musical entertainment with dances and choruses, partly incorporating 'Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus', in a new edition and adaptation by Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Richard Strauss
Music Text
Text by August von Kotzebue, adapted by Hugo von Hofmannsthal (G)
Scoring
S,2B; 2speaking roles; silent role; chorus; ballet; 2.2.2.0-2.2.2.0-timp-strings
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World premiere of version
9/20/1924
Operntheater, Wien
Josef Turnau, director / Alfred Roller, designer / Heinrich Kröller, choreographer, / Kate Loitelsberger, Alfred Jerger, Josef v. Manowarda, Carola Jovanovic, Luise Helletsgruber, Paula / Richard Strauss
Repertoire Note Deutsch
Recommended Recording
Bodil Arnesen, Yaron Windmüller, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Bamberg Symphony Chorus, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Schwann 365362
Click here to purchase this CD set from Amazon
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