- Jaromir Weinberger
Schwanda, the Bagpiper (Schwanda, der Dudelsackpfeiffer) (1927)
- Associated Music Publishers Inc (USA only)
Available for rental in the USA only.
- 3(2pic)222/4431/timp.4perc/2hp.cel/str
- Baritone, Soprano, 7 Tenors, Mezzo soprano, 3 Basses
- Libretto by Milos Kares. English translations by Libushka Bartusek; James De Blasis.
- Czech, English
Programme Note
Synopsis:
The story of the bagpiper Schwanda, who is condemned to death by Queen Ice-Heart but is saved by his music. When he lands in Hell, his music again saves him.
The story of the bagpiper Schwanda, who is condemned to death by Queen Ice-Heart but is saved by his music. When he lands in Hell, his music again saves him.