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Die Ordnung der Erde

Tanzoratorium nach dem Gilgamesch-Epos für Tänzer, Sänger und großes Orchester
Textfassung vom Komponisten
Edition: Performance material

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Die Ordnung der Erde is based on one of the oldest poetic works, the epic poem Gilgamesh, and is structured as a dance oratorio. The composer presents a riveting and highly original interpretation of the myth. The protagonists function in double form as singers and dancers: ‘I always had a dance theatre work in mind with vocal and orchestral forces, a blend of ballet, oratorio and opera. A basic seven-note row containing all intervals between a semitone and a tritone provides the foundation of the musical material. This is a symbol of Gilgamesh as an abstract being, as the eternally searching individual per se.’ (Stefan Heucke)

‘The composer has achieved a captivating interpretation of the ancient myth with his theatrical, dazzling score transforming the orchestra into a philosophical cosmos. […] The choreographer Schindowski […] astonishes […] with visionary images and spiritual tableaus in a harrowing effect.’ (WAZ, 29 January 2001)

Orchestral Cast

3 (2., 3. auch Picc.) · 3 (3. auch Engl. Hr.) · 3 (2. auch Bassklar., 3. auch Es-Klar.) · 3 (3. auch Kfg.) - 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 - P. S. (I: Glsp. · ant. Zimb. · Beckenpaar · kl. Tr.; II: Vibr. · gr. Tamt. · gr. Tr. · Holzbl.; III: Xyl. · Trgl. · Beck. · Röhrengl. · gr. u. kl. Tamt. · 4 Tomt. · Hammer) (3 Spieler) - Hfe. · Cel. - Streicher (mit Solo-Vl. u. Solo-Vc.)

Cast

10 Tänzer; Sänger: Epos-Sprecher · Tenor - Gilgamesh · Bariton - Engidu · Tenor - Gilgameshs Mutter · Mezzosopran - Chumbaba · Bass - Ischtar · Sopran - Skorpionmensch · Bass - sein Weib · Mezzosopran - Siduri · Sopran - Urschanabi · Tenor - Utnapischtim · Bass

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Title:
Die Ordnung der Erde
Tanzoratorium nach dem Gilgamesch-Epos für Tänzer, Sänger und großes Orchester
Textfassung vom Komponisten
Language:
German
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
1996 - 1998
Opus:
op. 30
Duration:
145 ′
World Premiere:
January 27, 2001 · Gelsenkirchen (D)
Musiktheater
Solisten des Schullertheater-NRW · Conductor: Samuel Bächli · Neue Philharmonie Westfalen
Original staging: Bernd Schindowski · Costumes: Bernd Schindowski · Set desing: Manfred Dorra · Choreography: Bernd Schindowski · Ballett Schindowski
Commissioned work :
Auftragswerk des Ballett Schindowski am Musiktheater im Revier

Technical Details

Product number:
LS 2182-01

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  • Die Ordnung der Erde
    Conductor: Samuel Bächli
    Orchestra: Neue Philharmonie Westfalen
    January 27, 2001 | Gelsenkirchen (Germany) , Musiktheater — World Premiere
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