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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 acts |
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| First Publication | 1922 – Vienna: Universal Edition |
| Genre Categories | Operas; Theatrical Works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
| Work Title | Die heilige Ente |
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| Alternative. Title | Ein Spiel mit Göttern und Menschen |
| Composer | Gál, Hans |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.15 |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IHG 7 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 acts |
| First Performance. | 1923/4/29 — Düsseldorf: George Szell (conductor) |
| First Publication. | 1922 – Vienna: Universal Edition |
| Librettist | Karl Michael von Levetzow (1871–1945) Leo Feld (1869–1924) |
| Language | German |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | vocal soloists, chorus, orchestra |
| InstrDetail | Voices: 2 sopranos, 1 alto, 2 tenors, 1 tenor-buffo, 2 baritones, 2 bass, 1 bass-buffo + mixed chorus (SATB) Orchestra: 3 flutes/piccolo, 3 oboes/English horn, 3 clarinets/D clarinet/bass clarinet, 3 bassoons/contra bassoon + 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba + timpani, percussion + harp, celesta + strings On-stage Orchestra: 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 timpani, gong, glockenspiel |
| External Links | Wikipedia article |
