Mathis der Maler
Mathis der Maler (Matthias the Painter). Opera in 7 scenes by Hindemith to his own lib. based on life of Matthias Grünewald (c.1460–1530) and his altar-piece at Isenheim. Comp. 1933–5. Prod. Zurich 1938, London (concert) 1939, Edinburgh 1952. Boston Univ. 1956, CG 1995. Nazis banned Ger. première in 1935. Also Sym. for orch. in 3 movts.: (1) Engelkonzert (Angels’ Concert), (2) Grablegung (Burial), (3) Versuchung des heiligen Antonius (Temptation of St. Anthony). F.p. Berlin 1934, cond. Furtwängler.
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