Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the libretto to Martinu's Epic of Gilgamesh?

Answer 1

English title: The Epic of Gilgamesh [Libretto on rental]
- oratorio for soli, mixed chorus and orchestra
Czech title: EPOS O GILGAMEŠOVI
Halbreich number: 351
Parts (movements): 1. Gilgamesh 2. The Death of Enkidu 3. Invocation
Durata: 50´
Place of composition: Nice
Date of composition: 1955
Performing forces:orch.: 2020-0320+timp.-batt.- pf.-ar.-archi
Solo voices: S-T-Bt-B-recit.
Dedication: Sacher Maja
Premiere: 23. a 24.1.1958
Place of premiere: Basel
Ensemble: Das Basler Kammerorchester, Sacher Paul (dir./cond.)
Place of publication: Wien
Publisher: Universal Edition
Year of first publication: 1958
Copyright: Universal Edition, U. E. 12704 LW
All material on rental from European American Music Distributors, NYC.
Note: Lyrics by B.M. from R.Campbell Thompson: The epic of Gilgamesh;
German translation by Arnold Heinz Eichmann,
Czech translation by Ferdinand Pujman.

Answer 2

Try this: http://www.garone.net/tony/gilgamesh.html

I have absolutely NO idea if this is what you want. I just enjoy the challenge of doing Google searches. There is a link some where for the lyrics. Other than that, I didn't look any further.

I wasn't aware that the story was set to music.

Actually, now looking again at your question, I don't think that's the correct answer at all. I DO know that Martinu is also spelled Martineau. That might help.

Good luck.

Answer 3

If you cannot find it at the link given above, email me privately. I'm sure I have a recording which includes the full libretto and could scan it and send it to you. And incidentally, I've NEVER seen the composer Martinu's name spelt Martineau. That is an English pianist.