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It is very unlikely that this work is public domain in the EU, or in any country where the copyright term is life-plus-70 years. However, it is in the public domain in Canada (where IMSLP is hosted) and other countries where the term is life-plus-50 years (such as China, Japan, Korea and many others worldwide). As this work was first published before 1923 or failed to meet notice or renewal requirements to secure statutory copyright with no "restoration" under the GATT amendments, it is very likely to be public domain in the USA as well. |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 act in 4 scenes |
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| Composition Year | 1910–13 |
| Genre Categories | Operas; Theatrical Works; For voice, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
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| Work Title | Die glückliche Hand |
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| Alternative. Title | The Fortunate Hand Drama mit Musik |
| Name Translations | Onnellinen käsi; La mano bendecida; 幸福な手 |
| Name Aliases | La Main heureuse |
| Authorities | WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 177915681; LCCN: n97034392; GND: 300305885; BNF: 13958084z |
| Composer | Schoenberg, Arnold |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.18 |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IAS 7 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 act in 4 scenes |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1910–13 |
| First Performance. | 1924-10-24 in Vienna (Schoenberg Center has 1924-10-14) |
| First Publication. | 1911 (text) 1917 (music) |
| Librettist | Composer |
| Language | German |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 16-23 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | Baritone + mixed chorus (SATB), piccolo, 3 flutes/piccolo, 3 oboes, English horn, soprano clarinet (D), 3 clarinets (B♭, A), bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 4 trombones, bass tuba, timpani, cymbals, bass drum, snare drum, tamtam, high and low bells, triangle, xylophone, glockenspiel, metal tubes, tambourine, hammer, harp, celesta, strings. |
| External Links | Arnold Schoenberg Center (contains a link to download the libretto and introduction) Wikipedia article |
| Extra Information | The cast consists of:
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Additional instruments are called for behind stage: a piccolo, an E-flat clarinet, a trumpet, a horn, 3 trombones, a triangle and cymbals.
