Guntram, Op.25 (Strauss, Richard)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Composition Year 1888-93, revised 1934–39
Genre Categories Operas; Theatrical Works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; German language; For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For cello (arr); Scores featuring the cello (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

Prelude (Act II)

 Complete Performance
#271137 - 6.34MB - 4:26 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 662×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2013/2/25)

Performer Pages United States Marine Band (Band)
Publisher Info. Music of Richard Strauss
Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 1996.
Performers Col. Timothy W. Foley (conductor)
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Arranged by Joseph Bernard Claus (1833-1905)
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Complete

 Act I
#789127 - 169.73MB, 136 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 183×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Act II (Section 1)
#789128 - 123.51MB, 99 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 66×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Act II (Section 2)
#789129 - 130.51MB, 104 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 57×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Act III
#789130 - 195.77MB, 159 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 59×⇩ - Sallen112

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Sallen112 (2022/6/14)

Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1892-93.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich (D-Mbs): Mus.ms. 6580-1
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 Complete Score
#790346 - 38.55MB, 553 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 46×⇩ - Madcapellan

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Madcapellan (2022/6/20)

 Prelude & Act I
#69362 - 10.46MB, 148 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2158×⇩ - Madcapellan

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 Act II
#69363 - 15.71MB, 222 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1169×⇩ - Madcapellan

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 Act III
#69364 - 12.31MB, 183 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1139×⇩ - Madcapellan

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Madcapellan (2010/6/30)

Publisher. Info. Berlin: Adolph Fürstner, 1903. Plate A. 9027 F.
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Prelude (Act I)

 Complete Score
#22919 - 3.76MB, 26 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 641×⇩ - Caprotti

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Caprotti (2008/10/11)

Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2798/2801.
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Misc. Notes Low resolution color scans
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 Complete Score
#684064 - 1.74MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Sallen112

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Sallen112 (2021/3/24)

Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2798/2801.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A7814.
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Prelude (Act II)

 Complete Score
#77082 - 4.77MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 315×⇩ - Schissel

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Schissel (2010/8/30)

Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2798/2803.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
#684065 - 7.59MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - Sallen112

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Sallen112 (2021/3/24)

Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2798/2803.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A7815.
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Parts

Prelude (Act I)

 Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo
#684066 - 0.30MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21×⇩ - Sallen112

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⇒ 14 more: Oboe 1, 2, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2, 3, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F/E/E♭) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (D♭/E♭/C/B) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani 1, 2 • Triangle, Small Cymbals, Bass Drum/Large Cymbals • Harp 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2, English Horn
#684067 - 0.29MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 22×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (B♭)
#684068 - 0.36MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Bassoon 1, 2, 3, Contrabassoon
#684069 - 0.41MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 22×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F/E/E♭)
#684070 - 0.40MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (D♭/E♭/C/B)
#684071 - 0.19MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 22×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#684072 - 0.27MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Timpani 1, 2
#684073 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Triangle, Small Cymbals, Bass Drum/Large Cymbals
#684074 - 0.15MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Harp 1, 2
#684075 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins I
#684076 - 0.22MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 22×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins II
#684077 - 0.15MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violas
#684078 - 0.14MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Cellos
#684079 - 0.14MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Basses
#684080 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2799/2802.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A7814.
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Prelude (Act II)

 Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo
#684081 - 1.40MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - Sallen112

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⇒ 13 more: Oboe 1, 2, 3/English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2, 3/Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2, 3, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (D/F/C/E/E♭) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (D/E/E♭/C), Bass Trumpet (D/E♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani 1, 2 • Triangle, Tambourine, Tenor Drum, Bass Drum/Cymbals • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2, 3/English Horn
#684082 - 1.46MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Clarinet 1, 2, 3/Bass Clarinet (B♭)
#684083 - 1.53MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Bassoon 1, 2, 3, Contrabassoon
#684084 - 2.30MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (D/F/C/E/E♭)
#684085 - 2.01MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (D/E/E♭/C), Bass Trumpet (D/E♭)
#684086 - 1.89MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#684087 - 1.72MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Timpani 1, 2
#684088 - 0.31MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Triangle, Tambourine, Tenor Drum, Bass Drum/Cymbals
#684089 - 1.13MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins I
#684090 - 0.63MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins II
#684091 - 0.60MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violas
#684092 - 0.57MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Cellos
#684093 - 0.55MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Basses
#684094 - 0.34MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Sallen112

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Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2799/2804.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A7815.
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Vocal Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#22918 - 33.82MB, 232 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1366×⇩ - Caprotti

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Caprotti (2008/10/11)

Arranger Otto Singer II (1863-1931)
Language German
Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2806.
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Friedenserzählung

 Complete Score
#790360 - 1.08MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - Sallen112

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Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1895. Plate 2806. 2825.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich (D-Mbs): 2 Mus.pr. 4363-1/3
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For Piano (Singer II)

 Complete Score (with vocal cues)
#47045 - 12.11MB, 183 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 416×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2009/11/25)

Arranger Otto Singer II (1863-1931)
Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2806. 2821-2822.2915.
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Preludes to Acts I and II

For Piano 4 hands (Singer II)

 Act I, Vorspiel
#57957 - 0.69MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 195×⇩ - Morel

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 Act II, Vorspiel
#57958 - 0.83MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 154×⇩ - Morel

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Arranger Otto Singer II (1863-1931)
Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl Verlag, 1895. Plate 2830/2831.
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For Piano (Singer II)

 Act I, Vorspiel
#790293 - 0.76MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Act II, Vorspiel (Incomplete)
#790294 - 0.67MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10×⇩ - Sallen112

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Arranger Otto Singer II (1863-1931)
Publisher. Info. Munich: Jos. Aibl Verlag, 1894. Plate 2806. 2821-2822.
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Misc. Notes Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich (D-Mbs): 2 Mus.pr. 4363-1/3. Prelude to Act II is missing last page. Last page or two on each prelude is different engraving from the Complete Reduction above.
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Selections: Orchestral Studies

For Cello (Dechert)

 Complete Score
#107357 - 7.23MB, 40 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 237×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2011/6/29)

Arranger Hugo Dechert (1860-1923)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Adolph Fürstner, 1912. Plate A. 6410 F.
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Libretti

 Complete Book
#863764 - 2.08MB, 82 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7×⇩ - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2023/7/9)

Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Language German
Publisher. Info. Munich: Joseph Aibl, 1894. Plate 2805.
Copyright
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General Information

Work Title Guntram
Alternative. Title Handlung in drei Aufzügen (subtitle of 1931 Fürstner publication)
Name Translations Guntram (opera); グントラム; גונתרם (אופרה); 贡特拉姆
Name Aliases 貢特拉姆
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 246934553; GND: 300156626; BNF: 13919830n
Composer Strauss, Richard
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.25 ; TrV 168 (original version), 168a (revised version)
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IRS 38
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1888-93, revised 1934–39
First Performance. 1894-05-10 in Weimar, Grossherzogliches Hoftheater (original version)
Court Theatre Opera, Richard Strauss (conductor)

1940-10-29 in Weimar (revised version)

Paul Sixt (conductor)
First Publication. 1894 (first version)
Librettist Composer
Language German
Dedication Meinen teueren Eltern
Average DurationAvg. Duration 105 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail
Voices
The Old Duke (bass)
Freihild, the Old Duke's daughter (soprano)
Duke Robert, Freihild's husband (baritone)
Guntram (tenor)
Friedhold (bass)
The Duke's Jester (tenor)
An Old Woman (contralto)
An Old Man (tenor)
2 Young Men (basses)
3 Vassals (basses)
A Messenger (baritone)
4 Minnisingers (2 tenors, 2 basses)

Mixed Chorus (SATB)

Vassals, Minnesingers, Monks, Servants, Vagrants

Orchestra

3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 3 oboes (3rd also English horn)
3 clarinets (3rd also bass clarinet), 3 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 3 trumpets, bass trumpet, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani (2 drums), percussion (5 players)
bass drum, tenor drum, triangle, cymbals (large and small)
lute, 2 harps, strings (16, 16, 12, 10, 8 players)
External Links Wikipedia article
Opera Guide
Opening Night
Boosey & Hawkes page
Composer's holograph (D-Mbs Mus.ms. 6580)

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