Udo Zimmermann (*1943) White Rose (First Version 1967/68)
Opera in 8 Scenes 1967/68 duration: 100' Text: Ingo Zimmermann
13 soloists Sp – 1(picc).1(cor ang).1(B-clar).1. – 1.2.2.0. – timp.perc – hp – pno.hps – str: 8.6.4.3.2. / stage music: fl.str
World première: Dresden, June 17, 1967
Text by Ingo Zimmermann
Place and time: München 1943
Characters: Hans Scholl (baritone) - Sophie Scholl (soprano) - Alexander Schmorell (baritone) - Christoph Probst (tenor) - Willi Graf (bass) - Prof. Kurt Huber (baritone) - Dr. Falk Harnack (tenor) - Anett (alto) - Jewish Girl (alto) - Senior Physician (baritone) - SS-Physician (bass) - A Priest (bass) - Voice (alto) - SS-Guard (speaking part)