| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 5 Acts |
|---|---|
| Genre Categories | Grand operas; Theatrical Works; Operas; |
| Work Title | Der Rattenfänger von Hameln |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | Grosse Oper in fünf Akten |
| Composer | Nessler, Viktor Ernst |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IVN 3 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 5 Acts |
| First Performance. | 1879-03-19, Leipzig |
| Librettist | Friedrich Hofmann (1843-1888) |
| Language | German |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Vocal soloists, Chorus, Orchestra |
In the same decade as the premiere, J. Wolff's stage work of the same name was also popular and works based on it were also being published.