König Stephan, Op.117 (Beethoven, Ludwig van)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's overture, 9 movements
Composition Year 1811 (August-September)
Genre Categories Incidental music; Theatrical Works; For mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For chorus with orchestra; German language; For orchestra (arr); For 2 pianos 8 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 4 players (arr); For 2 pianos (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr)

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Performances

Recordings

Ouverture

 Complete Performance (EU)
#726682 - 10.94MB - 7:57 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 265×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

MP3 file (audio)
Lucas-coelho (2021/8/26)

Performer Pages Philharmonia Orchestra (orchestra)
Otto Klemperer (conductor)
Publisher Info. Angel, 1957. RL 32032.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#356530 - 87.68MB, 259 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 570×⇩ - Tito Manlio

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Tito Manlio (2014/12/15)

Copyist Unkown Scribes
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.[1840].
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): Mus.ms.autogr. Beethoven, L. v., Artaria 163 (1)
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 Complete Score (grayscale)
#74008 - 42.80MB, 120 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2778×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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Ivdruiz (2010/8/6)

 Complete Score (black and white)
#316446 - 13.57MB, 114 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1416×⇩ - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2014/2/19)

Publisher. Info. Ludwig van Beethovens Werke, Serie 20: Dramatische Werke, Nr.207b
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[n.d.[1864]]. Plate B.207b.
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Misc. Notes 150dpi grayscale images (file #74008)
Original images: 300dpi, grayscale djvu files approx. 2900 by 3780 pixels. Editing: re-sampled to 600dpi, converted to black and white tif files, de-skewed, and set uniform margins. (file #316446)
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 Complete Score
#808215 - 13.86MB, 114 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 65×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2022/8/30)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate PB 696.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A2385.
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Overture

 Complete Score
#829259 - 235.20MB, 86 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9×⇩ - Brodie h

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Brodie h (2022/12/21)

Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1811.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): Mus.ms.autogr. Beethoven, L. v. 65
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 Complete Score
#51341 - 4.13MB, 50 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1814×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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Ivdruiz (2009/12/29)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Tobias Haslinger, n.d. Plate T.H. 4691.
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Misc. Notes Low-resolution color scans.
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 Complete Score
#00838 - 2.29MB, 40 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3086×⇩ - Feldmahler

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Feldmahler (2006/3/20)

Publisher. Info. Ludwig van Beethovens Werke, Serie 3. Ouverturen für Orchester, Nr.23
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1862-90]. Plate B.23.
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 Complete Score
#83249 - 3.34MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1315×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/29)

Editor Alfred Dörffel (1821-1905)
Publisher. Info. Berühmte Ouverturen von Mozart, Beethoven, Weber, Cherubini
Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1880). Plate 5573.
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 Complete Score
#808610 - 5.32MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 51×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2022/9/1)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate PB 172.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2385.
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Parts

Complete

 Piccolo, Flute 1, 2
#808216 - 1.91MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 66×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 • Trumpet 1, 2 • Trombone 1, 2, Bass Trombone • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#808217 - 1.76MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 48×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Clarinet 1, 2
#808218 - 1.63MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 55×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon
#808219 - 2.44MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 51×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4
#808220 - 2.40MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 54×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1, 2
#808221 - 0.87MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 50×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trombone 1, 2, Bass Trombone
#808222 - 0.50MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 50×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Timpani
#808223 - 0.47MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 53×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#808224 - 1.40MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 61×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#808225 - 1.34MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 56×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#808226 - 1.33MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 45×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#808227 - 1.43MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 51×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate OB 856/57.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A2385.
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Overture

 Flute 1, 2
#38910 - 0.39MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1368×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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⇒ 10 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2 (E♭), 3, 4 (C) • Trumpet 1, 2 (E♭) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#38911 - 0.38MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1027×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
#23755 - 1.77MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1265×⇩ - Romanov76110

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 Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon
#38912 - 0.52MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1010×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Horn 1, 2 (E♭), 3, 4 (C)
#38913 - 0.55MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1460×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (E♭)
#38914 - 0.22MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1014×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Timpani
#38915 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 859×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Violins I
#20076 - 1.17MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1697×⇩ - ras1

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 Violins II
#20077 - 0.95MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1057×⇩ - ras1

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 Violas
#38916 - 0.26MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1015×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Cellos/Basses
#26172 - 0.28MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1271×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/3)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1880).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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 Flute 1, 2
#808611 - 1.29MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 46×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 10 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (E♭, C) • Trumpet 1, 2 (E♭) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#808612 - 1.37MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 31×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
#808613 - 0.82MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 32×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon
#808614 - 1.34MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 33×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (E♭, C)
#808615 - 1.20MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (E♭)
#808616 - 0.32MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 27×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Timpani
#808617 - 0.24MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 31×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#808618 - 0.34MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 45×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#808619 - 0.26MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 29×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#808620 - 0.49MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 30×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#808621 - 0.24MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 30×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2022/9/1)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate OB 163.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2385.
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Vocal Scores

Arranger Ann Mounsey Bartholomew (1811-1891)
Language English
Translator William Bartholomew (1793–1867)
Publisher. Info. London: Ewer & Co., n.d.[1844].
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): D861/2
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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Overture

For Theater Orchestra (Evans)

 Condensed Score
#561598 - 10.45MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C/C/C - 43×⇩ - Davidlhardie

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Davidlhardie (2019/2/14)

 Complete Parts
#561637 - 52.09MB, 65 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C/C/C - 50×⇩ - Davidlhardie

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Davidlhardie (2019/2/15)

Arranger Archibald Evans (b. 1868)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d. Plate H. & S. 3045.
Copyright
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For 2 Pianos 8 hands (Brissler)

 Piano 1
#63378 - 0.84MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 299×⇩ - Morel

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 Piano 2
#63379 - 0.83MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 213×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2010/5/4)

Arranger Friedrich Brissler (1818-1893)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate 18309.
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For 2 Pianos (Babcock)

 Piano 1
#855279 - 0.51MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 56×⇩ - Gaylon Babcock

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 Piano 2
#855280 - 0.43MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 45×⇩ - Gaylon Babcock

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Arranger Gaylon Babcock
Publisher. Info. Gaylon Babcock
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For Piano 4 hands (Winkhler)

 Complete Score
#837448 - 7.56MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6×⇩ - Royal College o...

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Arranger Charles Ange de Winkhler (d. 1845)
Editor Philip Cipriani Hambly Potter (1792-1871)
Publisher. Info. London: R. Mills, n.d.(ca.1841). Plate 3285.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): D861/1
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For Piano 4 hands (Kleinmichel)

 Complete Score
#146859 - 3.12MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 398×⇩ - Morel

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Arranger Richard Kleinmichel (1846-1901)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d. Plate 8631.
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For Piano 4 hands (Ulrich)
See: Sämtliche Ouverturen
For Piano (Brandts Buys)

 Complete Score
#692682 - 1.97MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 28×⇩ - LinBoHe

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Arranger Jan Brandts Buys (1868-1933)
Publisher. Info. Wien: Universal Edition, n.d. Plate U. E. 70.
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For Piano (Ulrich)
See: Sämtliche Ouverturen

March

For 2 Pianos 8 hands (Horn)

 Piano 1
#63417 - 0.39MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 244×⇩ - Morel

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 Piano 2
#63418 - 0.39MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 175×⇩ - Morel

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Arranger August Horn (1825-1893)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate V.A. 1203.
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General Information

Work Title König Stephan
Alternative. Title Musik zu August von Kotzebues Festspiel "König Stephan oder Ungarns erster Wohltäter"
Name Translations Le Roi Étienne; King Stephen; Raja Stephan; シュテファン王; 슈테판왕; Βασιλιάς Στέφανος
Name Aliases Konig Stephan
Authorities Wikipedia; GND: 300189567; BNF: 139081381
Composer Beethoven, Ludwig van
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.117
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ILB 103
Key E-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's overture, 9 movements:
Overture. Andante con moto - Presto (E♭ major)
1. Chor: Ruhend von seinen Thaten. Andante maestoso e con moto (C major)
2. Chor: Auf dunkelm in finstern Hainen Wandelten. Allegro con brio (C minor)
3. Siegesmarsch. Feurig und stolz (G major)
4. Chor der Frauen: Wo die Unschuld Blumen streute. Andante con moto all'Ongarese (A major)
5. Melodram (Stéphan): Du hast dein Vaterland (D major)
6. Chor: Eine neue strahlende Sonne. Vivace - (F major)
7. Melodram (Stéphan): Ihr edlen Ungarn! Maestoso con moto - Andante maestoso (D major)
8. Geistlicher Marsch. Moderato (B♭ major)
a. Melodram: Heil unserm Konige! Allegro vivace e con brio (B♭ major)
b. Grave risoluto e ben marcato (A minor)
9. Schlusschor: Heil! Heil unserm Enkeln. Presto (D major)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1811 (August-September)
First Publication. 1815 - Vienna: Haslinger (Overture)
Librettist August von Kotzebue (1761–1819)
Language German
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation mixed chorus (SSATTBB), orchestra
InstrDetail
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon,
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, strings
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