| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 acts |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1909-14 |
| Genre Categories | For 4 voices, orchestra; For voices with orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; |
| Work Title | Die ersten Menschen |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | Oper in zwei Aufzügen |
| Composer | Stephan, Rudi |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IRS 3 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 acts |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1909-14 |
| First Performance. | 1920/7/1 — Frankfurt: Frankfurt Opera, Ludwig Rottenberg (conductor) |
| First Publication. | 1915 – Mainz: Schott |
| Librettist | Otto Borngräber (1874-1916) |
| Language | German |
| Dedication | Vater un Mutter in dankbarer treue gewidmet 29. Juli 1914 |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | Voices: soprano, tenor, baritone, bass Orchestra: 3 flutes/2 piccolos, 2 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets/bass clarinet, 3 bassoons/contra bassoon, alto saxophone + 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba + timpani, percussion + celesta + harp (2?) + organ and large bell (onstage) + strings |
| External Links | Wikipedia article |
