Hanns Eisler (1898–1962) Die letzte Nacht
Stage music to the Epilogue “Die letzten Tage der Menschheit” [vce,orch] Duration: 20' Text: Karl Kraus
solo: vce – 2 clar. 2 trp. tbne. perc. pno
This music for the epilogue of "Die letzten Tage der Menschheit by Karl Kraus consists of six instrumental pieces and a couplet for voice and piano. The score fell into complete oblivion after the world premiere at the legendary Theater am Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin on 15 January 1930.
1. Anfang, 1A Kriegsberichterstatter |
2. Marsch des Totenkopfhusaren / Militärmarsch |
3. Hyänen I |
4. Hyänen II |
5. Presseball |
6. Untergang |