Samstag aus Licht (2019)
Opera for 12 soloists, wind ensemble, and men's choir with organ
Samstag aus Licht (Saturday from Light) is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche (Light: The Seven Days of the Week). It was written between 1981 and 1983, to a libretto written by the composer and incorporating a text by Saint Francis of Assisi.
Runtime: 193 min
Release Date: June 28, 2019
Cast
- Matthias Hölle - Lucifer
- Markus Stockhausen - Michael
Screenplay
Music: Karlheinz Stockhausen
Original Language: de
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Samstag aus Licht about?
- Samstag aus Licht (Saturday from Light) is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche (Light: The Seven Days of the Week). It was written between 1981 and 1983, to a libretto written by the composer and incorporating a text by Saint Francis of Assisi.
- Who stars in Samstag aus Licht?
- Samstag aus Licht stars Matthias Hölle, Markus Stockhausen.
- How long is Samstag aus Licht?
- Samstag aus Licht has a runtime of 3h 13m (193 minutes).