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⇒ 18 more: Flute 1 • Flute 2 • Oboe 1 • Oboe 2 • Clarinet 1 (A/C/B♭) • Clarinet 2 (A/C/B♭) • Bassoon 1 • Bassoon 2 • Horn 1 (C/F/E/D) • Horn 2 (C/F/E/D) • Trumpet 1 (D/E/C) • Trumpet 2 (D/E/C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani, Bass Drum/Cymbals • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses
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Publisher. Info.
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Leipzig: C. F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1878). Plates 6017, 6077.
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Misc. Notes
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This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Publisher. Info.
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Manuscript, n.d.[19th century].
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Misc. Notes
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Universitätsbibliothek der Eberhard Karls Universität (D-Tu): Mk 68 This file is part of the Submission Project.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions
For Piano 4 hands (Horn)
Free Recordings
- Sonja Leutwyler (alto), Maximilian Schmitt (tenor), Adrian Eröd (baritone), Markus Volpert (bass)
MDR Rundfunkchor, Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Andrés Orozco-Estrada (conductor)
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General Information
Work Title
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Die erste Walpurgisnacht
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Alternative. Title
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Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Ballade for Choir and Orchestra
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Composer
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Mendelssohn, Felix
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Op.60
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IFM 33
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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overture, 9 movements:
- Ouvertüre: Das schlechte Wetter - Der Übergang zum Frühling (309 bars)
- Es lacht der Mai (220 bars)
- Könnt ihr so verwegen handeln? (83 bars)
- Wer Opfer heut zu bringen scheut (44 bars)
- Verteilt euch hier (73 bars)
- Diese dumpfen Pfaffenchristen (77 bars)
- Kommt mit Zacken und mit Gabeln (306 bars)
- So weit gebracht, dass wir bei Nacht (71 bars)
- Hilf, ach hilf mir, Kriegsgeselle! (47 bars)
- Die Flamme reinigt sich vom Rauch (43 bars)
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1830-32, rev. 1843
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First Performance.
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1833-01-10 in Berlin (first version) 1843-02-02 in Leipzig (revised version)
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First Publication.
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1844 – Leipzig: Kistner // London: J. J. Ewer & Co.
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Librettist
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832)
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Language
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German
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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25-35 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Romantic
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Piece Style
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Romantic
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Instrumentation
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voices, chorus, orchestra
- Voices
- alto, tenor, baritone, bass
- Mixed Chorus (SATB)
Orchestra
- piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (A/C/B♭), 2 bassoons
2 horns (C/F/E/D), 2 trumpets (D/E/C), 3 trombones timpani, bass drum, strings
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External Links
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Wikipedia article All Music Guide
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