String Sextet, Op.25 (Kornauth, Egon)

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Scores and Parts

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Universal Edition, 1925. Plate U.E. 8241, W.Ph.V. 159 (score); U.E. 8242 (parts).
Copyright
Misc. Notes Page 2 of the first violin part and page 1 of the second violin part are missing.

Errata to fix: W.Ph. V. 159 ("Philharmonia No. 158" according to WorldCat, so perhaps 159 is actually for the parts??)) belong to the copublisher Wiener Philharmonischer Verlag, not to Universal Edition.

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General Information

Work Title String Sextet
Alternative. Title
Composer Kornauth, Egon
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.25
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEK 10
Key A minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements
I. Allegro ( = 84*) — Allegro assai ( = 116)
II. Andante ( = ca. 52)
III. Allegretto ( = ca. 108-112)
First Publication. 1925 – Vienna: Universal Edition / Wiener Philharmonischer Verlag
Dedication Dem Andenken der Jahre 1918-1919
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos

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*Time signature of the opening of the first movement is 12/8 (2/2), so the tempo is actually dotted half note (half) = 84.

Composition dates are 1918-9 according to WorldCat.

Renewed in 1953 (catalog of c.e., 1953, p.957.)

There is also a Musik, Op.25a, for string orchestra that could be an arrangement of this work in full or in part and is also listed at UE's website.