Der neue Orpheus, Op. 16 (1925)

Cantata for soprano, solo violin and orchestra.
Text by Iwan Goll.

Performance Information

English title: The New Orpheus
Orchestra: 2 (2 picc).2.2.2; 0.2.2.0; harp, perc; strings without violins.
Duration: 20 minutes
Published Editions: piano-vocal score, Universal Edition, UE 8472
full score (rental only), UE 8471
Performance Materials: USA, UK, BREV: EAMC
All other territories: UE
First performance: March 2, 1927, Berlin, Delia Reinhardt, vocalist, Rudolf Deman, violin, Erich Kleiber, cond.

Guide to orchestration, territory abbreviations, and publishers' symbols.

Recordings

Canterino CD CNT 1073	Gabriele Rossmanith, soprano, Volker Worlitzsch, violinist, Radio-Philharmonie Hannover des NDR, Cord Garben, cond.
ASV CD DCA 987	Carole Farley, soprano, Michael Guttman, violinist, Rheinische Philharmonie, José Serebrier, cond.
Capriccio CD 60 106	Kathryn Harries, soprano, Michael Davis, violinist, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Andrew Davis, cond. (with Royal Palace)