Japanische Festmusik, Op.84 (Strauss, Richard)

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Publisher. Info. Munich: Johannes Oertel Musikverlag, 1941. Plate 8340.
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Work Title Japanische Festmusik
Alternative. Title Festmusik zur Feier des 2600jährigen Bestehens des Kaiserreichs Japan
紀元二千六百年奉祝 祝典音楽
Composer Strauss, Richard
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.84 ; TrV 277
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IRS 43
Key A major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 sections:
  1. Meerszene (Seascape)
  2. Kirschblütenfest (Cherry Blossom Festival)
  3. Vulkanausbruch (Volcanic Eruption)
  4. Angriff der Samurai (Attack of the Samurai)
  5. Loblied auf den Kaiser (Hymn of the Emperor)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1940/04/22
First Performance. 1940-12-07 at Kabuki-za, Tokyo
Symphony Orchestra in Celebration of the 2600th Anniversary
Helmut Fellmer (conductor)
First Publication. 1941 – Berlin: Oertel
Dedication Seiner Majestät dem Kaiser von Japan (Emperor Hirohito of Japan, 1901–1989)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 14 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail
3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets (C), 2 clarinets (B)
bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon
8 horns (+ 2 horns ad lib.), 4 trumpets (+ 3 trumpets ad lib.),
4 trombones (+ 4 trombones (ad lib.)), 2 tubas
timpani, 14 tuned temple gongs, various percussion
celesta, organ (ad lib.), 2 harps, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information "1940 CE" corresponds to the year 2600 by the Japanese imperial year (Kōki).