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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 scenes, 12 movements |
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| Composition Year | 1922 Fall, completed at Albersweiler bei Frankfurt. |
| Genre Categories | Ballets; Theatrical Works; For flute, clarinet, horn, trumpet, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, piano; |
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| Work Title | The Demon |
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| Alternative. Title | Tanz-Pantomime in zwei Bildern von Max Krell |
| Composer | Hindemith, Paul |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.28 |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IPH 30 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 scenes, 12 movements
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1922 Fall, completed at Albersweiler bei Frankfurt. |
| First Performance. | 1923-12-01 in Darmstadt, Hessisches Landestheater
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| First Publication. | 1924 (Full Score and Piano Reduction) |
| Librettist | Max Krell (1887-1962) |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 35 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Modern |
| Piece Style | Modern |
| Instrumentation | flute (also piccolo), clarinet (B♭) horn (F), trumpet (B♭), piano violin I, violin II, viola, cello, bass (all solo parts) |
| External Links | Hindemith Foundation (Complete) Hindemith Foundation (Konzert-Suite) |
There are 3 dance roles: the Demon, and the two sisters
