Der Besuch der alten Dame
(1968-70) (The Visit of the Old Lady) 35Opera in three acts
Duration: 130'
Scoring
Major roles: M,heldT,Bar;
minor roles: 2S,lyrS,M,8T,3Bar,3BBar,2B,speaker,mime; chorus;
2.picc.2.2.2-4.3.3.1-timp.perc:tamb/cyms/SD/TD/BD/tam-t/gong/tgl-gtr-strings;
On-stage: 2bells,station bell,firebell
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes
for the world.
Opera
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World Premiere
23/05/1971
Staatsoper, Wien
Otto Schenk, director / Wiener Staatsoper / Horst Stein
Press Quotes
"Dürrenmatt’s parable about universal corruption has assured the opera its timeless validity... The score functions as a sonic red carpet for outstanding singers, producing powerful music theatre.”
Die Presse
“…a furious, unsettling parable about money and greed.”
Der Kurier
