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Ramdohr, Niclas
Die traurige Ballade von John Merrick, genannt: Der Elefantenmensch
(2003)Musical
English
Deutsch
Music Text
Libretto by Peter Lund (G)
Scoring
S,M,3T,3Bar,BBar; opt. chorus;
2.2.2.2-4.2.2.btrbn.0-timp.perc(1)-pft/kbd-harp(opt)-strings; winds opt. double picc.bcl.dbn
(also version for 3kbd-vln.vlc)
Abbreviations (PDF)
Publisher
Bote & Bock
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes
for the world.
Availability
World Premiere
12/03/2004Renaissancetheater, Wien
Peter Lund, director
Conductor: Niclas Ramdohr / Gerald Schuller
Company: Theater der Jugend Wien
World premiere of version
22/04/2004Neuköllner Oper, Berlin
Peter Lund, director
Conductor: Hans-Peter Kirchberg / Niclas Ramdohr
Company: Neuköllner Oper
Roles
| JOHN MERRICK, the Elephant Man | Tenor |
| DR TREVES, a renowned physician | Baritone |
| ANNA, his daughter | Soprano |
| MISS KENDALL, a famous actress | Mezzo-Soprano |
| FAGHEAD, owner of the Elephant Man | Tenor |
| Circus Director / Queen Victoria | High Baritone |
| Skeleton Man | Baritone |
| Bearded Lady | Bass-Baritone |
| Siamese Twins / Butler | Tenor |
| Funfair folks, London citizens, Freaks | opt. chorus |
Time and Place
London, 1862
Moods
Romantic, Tragic
Subjects