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This work has been identified as being in the public domain in the United States. However, this work has been identified as not being in the public domain in Canada, nor in most other countries, unless the rule of the shorter term applies. See public domain for details. |
| 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 Euripedes |
| 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.
