It was premiered at the Stadttheater, Leipzig on 10 February, 1927 and was a tremendous success in Germany, providing Krenek with the financial security to be able to devote all his time to composing.
It was premiered at the Stadttheater, Leipzig on 10 February, 1927. A tremendous success in Germany where it was performed 421 times on various stages during its first season alone, it provided Krenek with the financial security to be able to devote all his time to composing.