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Music Text

Libretto by Adolf Hoffmeister; German translation by Frank Harders-Wuthenow and Matthias Harre; English translation by Joza Karas; new English adaptation by Tony Kushner (Cz,E,G; other languages available on request)

Scoring

Children's choir with 10 major roles;
Prague version (1938): 1(=picc).0.2.0-0.1.0.0-perc(3):cyms/BD/SD-pft-strings(1.1.0.1.0 or tutti);
Terezín version (1943): 1(=picc).0.1.0-0.1.0.0-perc(1):BD/SD-pft-gtr-strings(4.0.0.1.1);
On-stage: accordion;
Terezín version also available in an arrangement for one piano, or for two pianos

Abbreviations (PDF)

Opera
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
Publisher

Tempo / Boosey & Hawkes Bote & Bock

Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.

Availability

World premiere of version
23/09/1943
Terezin
Inmates of the Terezín transit camp
Subjects
Recommended Recording
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collegium iuvenum / Mädchenkantorei St Eberhard / Friedemann Keck
(P) 1999 Edition Abseits
EDA LC 06957

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