Der arme Heinrich (opera)
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Der arme Heinrich is a German-language opera in three acts by Hans Pfitzner to a libretto by James Grun. The premiere was at the Mainz Municipal Theatre on 2 April 1895.[1]
The opera is based on Hartmann von Aue's 12th-century narrative poem Der arme Heinrich.
Recordings
[edit]- 2002: Dortmunder Philharmoniker, Alexander Rumpf , Capriccio 2 CDs, C60087[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Donald G. Henderson, Hans Pfitzner: The Composer and His Instrumental Works, 1963, p. 11: "On April 2, 1895, Der arme Heinrich was given its successful première in Mainz with Pfitzner as conductor. After the performance of this opera, Pfitzner left Mainz and returned to Frankfurt ..."
- ^ Der arme Heinrich, Naxos Records