| Der Sturm | |
|---|---|
| Opera byFrank Martin | |
| Language | German |
| Based on | Shakespeare'sThe Tempest |
| Premiere | |
Der Sturm (The Tempest) is a German-languageopera in three acts and an epilogue by the Swiss composerFrank Martin to alibretto based on theSchlegel/Tieck German translation of Shakespeare'sThe Tempest.
Martin's only opera was premiered at theVienna State Opera on 17 June 1956.[1] The role ofProspero was conceived forDietrich Fischer-Dieskau, but illness prevented him from participating.[1] Casaglia lists Fischer-Dieskau in the role of Sebastian,[2] but a playbill for the premiere listsLjubomir Pantscheff [de] in that role.[3]
The word setting isthrough-composedparlando, with few set pieces, most of which belong to Prospero.
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 17 June 1956 Conductor:Ernest Ansermet[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Prospero | bass | Eberhard Wächter |
| Miranda | soprano | Christa Ludwig |
| Alonso | bass | Frederick Guthrie |
| Sebastian | baritone | (see note above) |
| Antonio | tenor | László Szemere |
| Gonzalo | bass | Frederick Guthrie |
| Ferdinand | tenor | Anton Dermota |
| Adrian | tenor | Murray Dickie |
| Caliban | bass | Endré Koréh [de;hu] |
| Trinculo | tenor | Anton Dermota |
| Stephano | baritone | Karl Dönch [de] |
| Sailor | baritone | Viktor Madin |
| Ariel | dancer | Willy Dirtl [de] |
| Iris, Ceres, Juno, Nymphs, Reapers | ballet | |
| Sailors | male choir | |
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