Feuersnot
Classification added March 23, 2026Premiered 21 November 1901
Königliches Opernhaus, Dresden, Germany
Composer:
Richard Strauss
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Ernst von Wolzogen
Description:
Opera in 1 Act
Notes:
based on J. Ketel’s Das erloschene Feuer zu Audenärde
Adolph Fûrstner, Publisher, Berlin, Germany
piano/vocal score A. 5206 F.
Time Period:
Midsummer Solstice Night
Place:
Medieval Munich, Germany
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Diemut | Soprano | L |
| Kunrad | Baritone | L |
| Ortolf Sentlinger | Bass | F |
| Walpurg | Soprano | S |
| Margret | Soprano | S |
| Elsbeth | Mezzo soprano | S |
| Wigelis | Contralo | S |
| Ursula | Contralto | S |
| Schweiker von Gundelfingen | Tenor | S |
| Ortlieb Tulbeck | Tenor | S |
| Hämerlein | Baritone | S |
| Jörg Pöschel | Bass | S |
| Kunz Gilgenstock | Bass | S |
| Kofel | Bass | S |
| Ruger Aspeck | Tenor | B |
| A maiden | Soprano | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 60 + Children's chorus
Divisi: SATB