Tragic Overture, Op.81 (Brahms, Johannes)

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Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.(1881). Plate 8189.

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Johannes Brahms: Sämtliche Werke. Band 3: Overtüren und Variationen für Orchester
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Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(ca.1927). Plate Orch.B. 3209

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For Piano 4 hands

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Berlin: N. Simrock, 1881. Plate 8213

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General Information

Work Title Tragic Overture
Alternative Title Tragische Ouvertüre
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue Number Op.81
Key D minor
Number of Movements/Sections 1
Average Duration 14 minutes
Year/Date of Composition 1880
First Performance Vienna, 26 December 1880
Year of First Publication 1881
Genre Symphonic Poem
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets (B♭), 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns (2 in D, 2 in F), 2 Trumpets (D), 3 Trombones, Tuba, 2 Timpani, Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses
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Section Listing

  • Allegro ma non troppo—Molto più moderato—Tempo primo ma tranquillo (D minor)

Version History

  • Composed for orchestra in 1880
  • Arranged by Brahms for piano 4 hands, 1880

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