Wolfgang Rihm (1952-2024)

Wölfli-Lieder (1981 -1982)

second version of Wölfli-Liederbuch, for bass-baritone and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1981 - 1982
    • Duration: 10 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Adolf Wölfli

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo bass-baritone
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 2 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 2 trumpets [en ut] , 3 trombones, bass tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, piano, 12 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 28 November 1982
    Location:

    Allemagne, Mainz


    Performers:

    Wolfgang Müller-Lorenz : baryton, Orchestre symphonique de la SWF, direction : Jiri Belohlavek.