Die ägyptische Helena
(1924-27) (The Egyptian Helen) 75Opera in two acts
Duration: 150'
Music Text
Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal (G,E)
Scoring
Major roles: dramS,dramcolS,heldT,heldBar
small roles: 4S,M,2A,T; chorus
4(III,IV=picc).2.corA.3.bcl.3(III=dbn)-6.6.3.1-timp.perc:BD/tam-t/
SD/cyms/glsp-cel-2harp-org-strings(16.14.10.10.8)
Stage band: 0.6.6.0-4.2.4.0-timp.perc:4tgl/2tamb/windmachine
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes
for all countries except Germany, Italy, Portugal, Danzig, and the former territories of the USSR.
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
6/6/1928Sächsisches Staatstheater Opernhaus, Dresden
Dresden State Opera / Fritz Busch