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The Diary of a Madman

(Aus dem Tagebuch eines Irren)
opera in one act after the story by Nikolai Gogol
Edition: Performance material

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Orchestral Cast

1(pic).1.1.1-1.1.1.0-timp.2perc(glsp, vib, xyl, cym, tam-t, s.d, ten d, b.d)-hp-str-electronic tape

Cast

Aksenti Ivanovitch Popristchin · tenor - Chief of Section in the Office / Master of a Lunatic Asylum (1 voice) · baritone - Sophie · soprano - The Voices of 2 Dogs, Madgie & Fido · soprano (1 voice) - Silent Characters: A Girl - A Footman - Teplov, a Gentleman of the Chamber - The Director of the Department - Government Clerks - Madmen - Asylum Assistants - Two Small Dogs

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Title:
The Diary of a Madman
(Aus dem Tagebuch eines Irren)
opera in one act after the story by Nikolai Gogol
text by Humphrey Searle
German translation by Hermann Scherchen
Language:
German, English
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music Ltd., London
Year of composition:
1958
Opus:
op. 35
Duration:
20 ′
World Premiere:
October 3, 1958 · Berlin (D)
Conductor: Hermann Scherchen

Commissioned work :
commissioned by the Berlin Festival 1958

Technical Details

Product number:
LSL 3677-01

Performances

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  • The Diary of a Madman
    Orchestra: New Circle Opera Company
    June 16, 1967 | (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
  • The Diary of a Madman
    Orchestra: New Circle Opera Company
    June 14, 1967 | (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
  • The Diary of a Madman
    Orchestra: New Circle Opera Company
    June 12, 1967 | (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
  • The Diary of a Madman
    Conductor: Hermann Scherchen
    October 3, 1958 | Berlin (Germany) — World Premiere
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