Oedipus der Tyrann (1959)

Original id: 
2194
Start date: 
11 December 1959
Production notes: 
This production was the première of this work, described by Grove as a Trauerspiel.
Media of production: 
Opera, musical and related genres
Languages: 
German
Companies:
Ancient works:

Information related to this production

Person Role Notes
Carl Orff (1895-1982) Librettist after Hölderlin's translation
Carl Orff (1895-1982) Composer
Günther Rennert Director
Venue Festival Dates Notes
Württembergisches Staatstheater (Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) 11 December, 1959 première
Source Format Location if held at the APGRD Pagination
Inszenierung der Antike: das Griechische Drama auf der Bühne der Neuzeit Book library 405; 366 n. 36
The New Penguin Opera Guide Book library 647
The Use of Greek Tragedy in the History of Opera Print-out archive 87
Grove Music Online Website New Grove Opera: s.v. Orff, Carl

How to cite this production

Oedipus der Tyrann (1959), accessed at http://www.apgrd.ox.ac.uk/productions/production/2194 <28 March 2024>