| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 acts |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1923 July 31, Langhalligau? (Langballigau valley?) |
| Genre Categories | Operas; Theatrical Works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
| Work Title | Orpheus und Eurydike |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | Schauspiel in drei Akten |
| Composer | Krenek, Ernst |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.21 |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IEK 8 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 acts (3 scenes, 4, 3) |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1923 July 31, Langhalligau? (Langballigau valley?) |
| First Performance. | 1926/11/27 — Kassel, Staatstheater: Ernzt Zulauf (conductor) |
| First Publication. | 1925 – Vienna: Universal Edition |
| Librettist | Oskar Kokoschka (1886–1980) |
| Language | German |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 105 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | vocal soloists, mixed chorus, orchestra |
| External Links | Wikipedia article |
Vocal score starts with a brief Vorspiel not mentioned in the Orfeo CD track listing.