Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Op.60 (Mendelssohn, Felix)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's overture, 9 movements
Composition Year 1830-32, rev. 1843
Genre Categories Secular cantatas; Cantatas; Ballads; For 4 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the alto voice; Scores featuring the tenor voice; Scores featuring the baritone voice; Scores featuring the bass voice; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; German language; For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano, organ (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

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Performances

Recordings

 Complete Performance (EU)
#469171 - 80.62MB - 35:12 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/63/V - 428×⇩ - MP3 - Rgagnaux

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Rgagnaux (2017/4/29)

Performer Pages Igor Markevitch (Conductor)
Wiener Singakademie (Chorus)
Wiener Symphoniker (Orchestra)
Sieglinde Wagner (Alto)
Anton Dermota (Tenor)
Otto Edelmann (Bass)
Publisher Info. Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), 1952
Gagnaux Collection
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Misc. Notes Recorded 1952, April, 23/24, Wiener Konzerthaus
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#508765 - 37.65MB, 170 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 152×⇩ - BachFan

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BachFan (2018/1/14)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Fr. Kistner, n.d.[1844]. Plate 1403.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes 1843 Version at Hochschule Franz Liszt
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 Complete Score
#518383 - 24.47MB, 154 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 282×⇩ - Ismael2593

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 Overture and sections 1–2
#27743 - 5.54MB, 67 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4902×⇩ - homerdundas

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 Sections 3–8
#27744 - 8.26MB, 85 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2758×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Pages 70, 71 (missing in above files)
#280312 - 0.66MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 721×⇩ - homerdundas

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homerdundas (2009/2/2)

Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdys Werke, Serie 15
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1877. Plate M.B. 118.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70). (#280312)
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 Overture
#402593 - 6.24MB, 43 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 112×⇩ - Dandeutsch

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Dandeutsch (2015/12/11)

Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdys Werke, Serie 15
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1877. Plate M.B. 118.
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Misc. Notes #402593 This score includes measure numbers.
Part of the research project Romantic Overtures, 1820-1850
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Parts

 Piccolo
#280328 - 0.68MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 385×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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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

 Flute 1
#280326 - 2.27MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 379×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Flute 2
#280327 - 1.99MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 289×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Oboe 1
#280329 - 2.08MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 283×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Oboe 2
#280330 - 1.89MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 252×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Clarinet 1 (A/C/B♭)
#280331 - 2.57MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 362×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Clarinet 2 (A/C/B♭)
#280332 - 2.11MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 276×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Bassoon 1
#280333 - 2.50MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 282×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Bassoon 2
#280334 - 2.04MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 257×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Horn 1 (C/F/E/D)
#280335 - 1.90MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 378×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Horn 2 (C/F/E/D)
#280336 - 1.90MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 306×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Trumpet 1 (D/E/C)
#280337 - 1.26MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 343×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Trumpet 2 (D/E/C)
#280338 - 1.26MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 277×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3
#280339 - 2.65MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 477×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Timpani, Bass Drum/Cymbals
#280340 - 1.84MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 417×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Violins I
#280322 - 4.96MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 607×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Violins II
#280323 - 4.17MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 368×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Violas
#280324 - 4.65MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 405×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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 Cellos/Basses
#280325 - 8.32MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 486×⇩ - Pjotr1234

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Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdys Werke, Serie 15
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1877. Plate M.B. 118.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70). Catalog A 2664.
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Vocal Scores

 Complete Score
#241554 - 6.18MB, 67 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1468×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2012/7/10)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C. F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1878). Plates 6017, 6077.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
#23913 - 3.94MB, 68 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2586×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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Hobbypianist (2008/11/5)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel Volksausgabe, n.d.(ca.1880). Plate V.A. 147.
Reprinted Wiesbaden: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1982.
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 Complete Score
#332997 - 7.20MB, 96 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 247×⇩ - Afp0815

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 Color Cover
#332998 - 3.36MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 84×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2014/7/7)

Language English
Translator William Bartholomew (1793-1867), English text
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., n.d. Plate 8120.
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 Complete Score
#768698 - 124.26MB, 89 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.[19th century].
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Misc. Notes Universitätsbibliothek der Eberhard Karls Universität (D-Tu): Mk 68
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For Piano 4 hands (Horn)

 Cover
#630220 - 0.16MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7×⇩ - Mcroskell

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 Complete Score
#09376 - 4.63MB, 52 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 694×⇩ - Mcroskell

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Mcroskell (2007/7/5)

Arranger August Horn (1825-1893)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(1850). Plate 6050
Later printing (post-1895)
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For Organ and Piano (Babcock)

 Organ (print two sided landscape)
#852542 - 0.38MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 12×⇩ - Gaylon Babcock

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 Piano (print two sided portrait)
#852543 - 0.61MB, 57 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 17×⇩ - Gaylon Babcock

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 Piano/Organ study score
#852544 - 0.94MB, 105 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 19×⇩ - Gaylon Babcock

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Arranger Gaylon Babcock
Publisher. Info. Gaylon Babcock
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Misc. Notes choral parts not included
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Selections

1. Es lacht der Mai for Piano (Reinecke)
See: Transcriptionen für Pianoforte (No.91)
4. Verteilt euch hier for Piano (Reinecke)
See: Transcriptionen für Pianoforte (No.69)

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 Die erste Walpurgisnacht
Alternative. Title Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Ballade for Choir and Orchestra
Composer Mendelssohn, Felix
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.60
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IFM 33
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's overture, 9 movements:
Ouvertüre: Das schlechte Wetter - Der Übergang zum Frühling (309 bars)
  1. Es lacht der Mai (220 bars)
  2. Könnt ihr so verwegen handeln? (83 bars)
  3. Wer Opfer heut zu bringen scheut (44 bars)
  4. Verteilt euch hier (73 bars)
  5. Diese dumpfen Pfaffenchristen (77 bars)
  6. Kommt mit Zacken und mit Gabeln (306 bars)
  7. So weit gebracht, dass wir bei Nacht (71 bars)
  8. Hilf, ach hilf mir, Kriegsgeselle! (47 bars)
  9. Die Flamme reinigt sich vom Rauch (43 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1830-32, rev. 1843
First Performance. 1833-01-10 in Berlin (first version)
1843-02-02 in Leipzig (revised version)
First Publication. 1844 – Leipzig: Kistner // London: J. J. Ewer & Co.
Librettist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832)
Language German
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25-35 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation 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
External Links Wikipedia article
All Music Guide
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