Mathis der Maler
Classification added April 13, 2016Premiered May 28, 1938
Zürich. Stadttheater
Composer:
Paul Hindemith
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Paul Hindemith
Description:
Opera in 7 scenes
Notes:
Text based on the alter-piece of the 16th Century painter
Matthais Grünewald
Time Period:
The Peasant's War, about 1525
Place:
In and Near Mainz
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Albrecht von Brandenburg (Saint Paul) Archbishop of Mainz | Tenor | L |
| Mathis (Saint Anthony) Painter in his employment | Baritone | L |
| Ursula (a beggar, courtesan, martyr) Riedinger's daughter | Soprano | L |
| Regina, Schwalb's daughter | Soprano | L |
| Lorenz von Pommersfelden (Wealthy Merchant), Dean of Mainz | Bass | F |
| Wolfgang Capito (Scholar) the Cardinal's Counsellor | Tenor | F |
| Hans Schwalb (War Lord) Leader of the peasant's army | Tenor | F |
| Grafin von Helfenstein (Luxury) | Contralto | F |
| Riedinger, a rich citizen of Mainz | Bass | S |
| Sylvester von Schaumberg, an officer | Tenor | S |
| Truchsess von Waldburg, leader of the Confederate army | Bass | B |
| Der Pfeifer des Grafen | Tenor | B |
| 1st & 2nd peasants | Tenors (2) | CB |
| 3rd & 4th peasants | Basses (2) | CB |
| Der Graf von Helfenstein | Silent |
Minimum Chorus: 40
Divisi: SATB