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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 4 acts |
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| Composition Year | 1923-24 |
| Genre Categories | Operas; Theatrical Works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
YouTube ("In the Amusement Park" excerpt, arr. wind ensemble)
Javascript is required to submit files.| Work Title | Bäckahästen |
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| Alternative. Title | Bäckahästen: Skånskt sagospel i fyra upptåg Op.24; The Brook Horse; The Brook Horse: Scanian fairy tale play in four acts, Op.24 |
| Composer | Atterberg, Kurt |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.24 |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IKA 15 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 4 acts |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1923-24 |
| First Performance. | 1925/01/23 |
| Librettist | Anders Österling (1884–1981) |
| Language | Swedish |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | vocal soloists, choir, orchestra |
| Discography | Nilento Records (2018) ("In the Amusement Park" excerpt, arr. wind ensemble) Nilento Records (2023) ("In the Amusement Park" excerpt, arr. wind ensemble) |
| External Links | Svensk Musik |
| Extra Information | Libretto published 1924, first performed 1925, first published as music in 1949. |
