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Biedermann (G)          Biedermann (E)          Be My Superstar          Ogres          Soudničky
Biedermann and the Arsonists
   
after the play Biedermann und die Brandstifter by Max Frisch
    english version of the opera
  2005-2007; 2013; 2014
    Libretto: Šimon Voseček, Language: English, translation by David Pountney

    90’ (an interval is possible after the 3rd scene)

    Cast
        Gottlieb Biedermann  Tenor
        Babette Biedermann  Soprano
        Josef Schmitz  Baritone
        Wilhelm Eisenring  Bassbaritone
        Anna  Soprano
        Firemen Tenor, Baritone, Bass
        Policeman Speaking role (a fireman can play the role)

    Orchestra: 3 clar, 3 trbn, tuba, 2 perc, viol, 3 vcl

      Première 2015, November 14,  Sadler´s Wells, London
      Production of Independent Opera at Sadler´s Wells
         Direction: Max Hoehn
         Conductor: Tim Redmond


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       score sample

© Šimon Voseček