| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 acts |
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| Composition Year | 1898-1901 |
| Genre Categories | Operas; Theatrical Works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
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| Work Title | Der Improvisator |
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| Alternative. Title | "Historic-romantic folk opera in three acts" |
| Composer | Albert, Eugen d' |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IEA 10 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 acts |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1898-1901 |
| First Performance. | 1902 February 26, Berlin, Königliches Opernhaus |
| First Publication. | 1901 (Overture) |
| Librettist | Gustav Kastropp (after Victor Hugo Angelo) |
| Language | German |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Overture: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in A, 2 bassoons, 4 horns (in E/in D), 3 trumpets in D, 3 trombones, tuba, 3 timpani, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, snare drum, harp, strings. Opera: 2S,M,3T,2Bar,2B; chorus; ballet: 3 flutes (3rd takes piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, 2 harps, strings. On stage: 4 horns, 4 tenor horns, 8 trumpets, 6 trombones, guitar, percussion. |
| External Links | Wikipedia article (German) |
Instrumentation of opera proper from Boosey and Hawkes.
