Der Revisor

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Der Revisor
comic opera by Werner Egk
LibrettistWerner Egk
LanguageGerman
Based onThe Government Inspector
by Nikolai Gogol
Premiere
9 May 1957 (1957-05-09)

Der Revisor is a comic opera in five acts by Werner Egk, who was also the librettist. It is based on Nikolai Gogol's play The Government Inspector. The premiere on 9 May 1957 at the Schwetzingen Festival was conducted by the composer.[1]

Recording

  • Der Revisor – Nasrawi, Galkin, Dries, Zink, Hauser, Perio, Augsburg PO, Bihlmaier, Oehms Classics

References

  1. ^ "Der Opern-Revisor". Der Spiegel (in German). No. 21. 22 May 1957.

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