Prometheus (opera)
Prometheus is an operatic 'Szenisches Oratorium' ('scenic oratorio') in five scenes by Rudolf Wagner-Régeny, with a German libretto by the composer after Aeschylus.
Performance history
It was first performed on 12 September 1959, at the Staatstheater, Kassel and revived in concert three times in East Berlin between 1960 and 1984.
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 12 September 1959 (Conductor: ) |
|---|---|---|
| Prometheus | baritone | |
| Macht (Power) | baritone | |
| Gewalt (Force) | bass | |
| Hephaistos (Hephaestus) | tenor | |
| Okeanos (Oceanus) | bass | |
| Io | mezzo-soprano | |
| Hermes | tenor | |
Synopsis
Prometheus chained to his rock by Zeus prophesies that the saviour of mankind will appear after ten generations.
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References
- Amadeus Almanac, accessed 12 November 2008
- Medek, Tilo (1992), 'Prometheus' in The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, ed. Stanley Sadie (London) ISBN 0-333-73432-7
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