This article is about the opera by d'Albert. For the opera by Nicolae Bretan, see Golem (Bretan opera). For the opera by John Casken, see Golem (Casken opera). For the German silent film, see The Golem: How He Came into the World.
Der Golem is an opera in three acts by composer Eugen d'Albert. The work uses a German language libretto by Ferdinand Lion after Arthur Holitscher's 1908 play Der Golem: Ghettolengende in drei Aufzügen. The opera premiered on 14 November 1926 at the Oper Frankfurt, conducted by Clemens Krauss.
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 14 November 1926 Conductor: Clemens Krauss |
|---|---|---|
| Der Golem | bass | Jean Stern |
| Rabbi Loew | baritone | Robert vom Scheidt |
| His apprentice | tenor | Hans Brandt |
| Lea, Rabbi Loew's foster daughter | soprano | Elisabeth Kandt |
| Emperor Rudolf II | bass | Walter Schneider |
| First Jew | tenor | Hans Brandt |
| Second Jew | baritone | Robert vom Scheidt |
Recordings
In 2010 the German company Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm (MDG) released a live recording made early 2010, with Stefan Blunier [de] conducting the Beethoven Orchester Bonn.
References
- ^ Casaglia, Gherardo (2005). "Der Golem, 14 November 1926". L'Almanacco di Gherardo Casaglia (in Italian).
- "Eugen d'Albert – Der Golem". Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm (MDG). Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
External links
- Der Golem (Albert): Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
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