Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
Classification added January 14, 2026Premiered 20 November 1911
Tonhalle, Munich, Germany
Composer:
Gustav Mahler
Original Language:
German and English
Librettist:
Hans Bethge
Description:
Symphony
Notes:
based on Hans Bethge’s 1907 workings of translated
classical Chinese poetry Die chinesische Flöte
Universal Editions, Vienna, Austria
piano/vocal score UE 35 027
Time Period:
unspecified
Place:
unspecified
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| The Widow | Mezzo soprano | L |
| The Wanderer | Tenor | L |
| The Mother | Spoken | L |
Minimum Chorus: no chorus