2 Lieder, Op.39 (Valen, Fartein)

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Scores

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, 1941 (September 22nd – November 17th).
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Misc. Notes Working manuscript in black ink. Full score.
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Publisher. Info. The Valen Society Edition, Vol.6
Oslo: Harald Lyche & Co., 1954. Plate No. 271.
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Sketches

Denk’ es, o Seele (No.1)

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, 1941 (September 5th – October 23rd).
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Misc. Notes Sketches in pencil. Initially two stave systems, later an additional stave for soloist.
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Tretet leise zu meinem Grabe (No.2)

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, 1941 (October 25th – November 17th).
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Misc. Notes Sketches in pencil. Initially two stave systems, later an additional stave for soloist.
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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, 1941 (November 9th – 17th).
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Misc. Notes Sketches in pencil. Piano systems with separate stave for soloist.
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General Information

Work Title 2 Lieder
Alternative. Title
Composer Valen, Fartein
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.39
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. None [force assignment]
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 movements:
  1. Denk’ es, o Seele. Moderato
  2. Tretet leise zu meinem Grabe. Lento
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1941
First Performance. 1954/12/13 on NRK:
Unni Bugge-Hansen (sopran)
Robert Riefling (piano)
First Publication. 1954
Librettist see below:
  1. Eduard Mörike (1804–1875)
  2. Old grave inscription (n.d.), Trondheim
Language German
Dedication Til Hedvig Lie
Average DurationAvg. Duration 4.30 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation voice, piano
External Links Norsk Musikkarv