Les préludes, S.97 (Liszt, Franz)

Composition Year 1850–55
Genre Categories Symphonic poems; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For wind band (arr); For orchestra without strings (arr); Scores featuring wind band (arr); For 4 trombones (arr); Scores featuring the trombone (arr); For 4 players (arr); For 2 pianos 8 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For piano, harmonium (arr); Scores featuring the harmonium (arr); For 2 players (arr); For 2 pianos (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 Complete Performance
#721338 - 24.26MB - 16:42 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/35 - 390×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

MP3 file (audio)
Lucas-coelho (2021/8/1)

Performer Pages Leonard Bernstein (conductor)
New York Philharmonic (orchestra)
Publisher Info. Columbia Masterworks, 1964. M2L 299.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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 Complete Performance (EU)
#721317 - 23.36MB - 15:55 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 283×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/8/1)

Performer Pages London Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Antal Doráti (conductor)
Publisher Info. Mercury Living Presence, 1960. MG 50214.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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 Complete Recording (EU)
#485542 - 17.12MB - 14:57 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/61/V - 2290×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2017/8/2)

 Complete Recording (EU)
#485543 - 8.41MB - ? -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/61/V - 797×⇩ - OGG - Carolus

OGG file (audio)
Carolus (2017/8/2)

Performer Pages San Francisco Symphony (orchestra)
Pierre Monteux (conductor)
Publisher Info. San Francisco: SFSO, 1950.
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Creative Commons Zero 1.0 - Non-PD US [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Recorded April 16, 1950 (from archive.org)
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#112761 - 6.86MB, 100 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21569×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2011/8/9)

Publisher. Info. Symphonische Dichtungen für grosses Orchester, Bd.1 (pp.256-354)
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1885]. Plate V.A. 517.
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 Complete Score
#333137 - 7.42MB, 84 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4043×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2014/7/8)

 Color Cover
#333138 - 3.51MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 787×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2014/7/8)

Editor Franz Liszt-Stiftung
Publisher. Info. Breitkopf & Härtels Partitur-Bibliothek (Nr. 2175)
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1908. Plate F.L. 3.
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 Complete Score (S.97) (Preview)
#60494 - 9.92MB, 77 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V* - 13309×⇩ - piupianissimo

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piupianissimo (2010/4/1)

 Complete Score (S.97) (Preview)
#02291 - 17.41MB, 90 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10870×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2006/12/04)

Editor Otto Taubmann (1859-1929)
Publisher. Info. Musikalische Werke. Serie I, Band 2 (pp.39-115)
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1908. Plate F.L. 3.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Misc. Notes Originally scanned at about 160pi, converted to 600dpi monocrome.
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Parts

 Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo
#39063 - 0.70MB, 5, 5, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5588×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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⇒ 13 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (C/B♭/A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (C) • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Snare Drum/Cymbals/Bass Drum • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#39064 - 0.44MB, 5, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3951×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (C/B♭/A)
#39065 - 0.52MB, 6, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4875×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#39066 - 0.56MB, 6, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3585×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (C)
#39067 - 0.69MB, 5, 4, 4, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7642×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (C)
#39068 - 0.28MB, 3, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5059×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#39069 - 0.51MB, 3 ea pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6241×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Timpani, Snare Drum/Cymbals/Bass Drum
#39070 - 0.19MB, 3, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4589×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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Perlnerd666 (2009/9/11)

 Harp
#39071 - 0.23MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3180×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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Perlnerd666 (2009/9/11)

 Violins I
#582941 - 0.48MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 766×⇩ - Music Addict

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Music Addict (2019/7/27)

 Violins II
#582942 - 0.44MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 660×⇩ - Music Addict

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 Violas
#39073 - 0.43MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4895×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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Perlnerd666 (2009/9/11)

 Cellos
#26642 - 0.44MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5654×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/11)

 Basses
#39074 - 0.24MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4045×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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Perlnerd666 (2009/9/11)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1890). Plate Orch.B. 59.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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 Clarinet 1 (B♭ - transposed)
#292627 - 0.09MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 2842×⇩ - Cstockle

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Cstockle (2013/8/18)

 Clarinet 2 (B♭ - transposed)
#292628 - 0.07MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1961×⇩ - Cstockle

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Cstockle (2013/8/18)

Editor Carlos Stöckle
Publisher. Info. Carlos Stöckle
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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/A, transposed)
#869080 - 0.33MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 532×⇩ - Ahmaddiyafam

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Ahmaddiyafam (2023/8/10)

Editor Brahin Ahmaddiya
Publisher. Info. Brahin Ahmaddiya, 2023.
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 Horn 3, 4 (F, transposed)
#599942 - 0.45MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1109×⇩ - Paul3151

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Paul3151 (2019/12/4)

Editor Paul Kim
Publisher. Info. Paul Kim, 2019.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Transposed parts based on the original edition above (Breitkopf & Härtel, 1890).
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Wind Band (Helfer)

 Condensed Score, Brass Parts
#313482 - 6.81MB, 69 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 967×⇩ - John.neumann

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 Woodwind Parts
#313483 - 5.51MB, 62 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 644×⇩ - John.neumann

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John.neumann (2014/1/27)

Arranger Leander Helfer (1828-1896)
Editor Louis Philippe Laurendeau (1861-1916)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1910. Plate 13376.
Copyright
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For 4 Trombones (Korolyov)

 Complete Score
#928662 - 0.78MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 37×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

⇒ 8 more: Trombone 1 • Trombone 2 • Trombone 3 • Bass Trombone (or Tuba) • Trombone 1 (B♭) • Trombone 2 (B♭) • Trombone 3 (B♭) • Bass Trombone (B♭)

 Trombone 1
#928663 - 0.58MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 8×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

 Trombone 2
#928664 - 0.58MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 9×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

 Trombone 3
#928665 - 0.58MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 9×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

 Bass Trombone (or Tuba)
#928666 - 0.59MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 12×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

 Trombone 1 (B♭)
#928667 - 0.58MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 6×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

 Trombone 2 (B♭)
#928668 - 0.58MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 5×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

 Trombone 3 (B♭)
#928669 - 0.58MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 7×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

 Bass Trombone (B♭)
#928670 - 0.58MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 7×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

Arranger Boris Korolyov (b. 1996)
Publisher. Info. Boris Korolyov, 2024.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Version 1.1 (also suitable for clarinet quartet)
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For 2 Pianos 8 hands (Kronke)

 Piano 1
#29645 - 1.36MB, 32 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1137×⇩ - Peter

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Peter (2009/3/17)

 Piano 2
#29644 - 1.48MB, 36 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 619×⇩ - Peter

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Peter (2009/3/17)

Arranger Emil Kronke (1865-1938)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1906. Plate Klav.Bibl. 24734.
Copyright
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For Piano and Harmonium (Reinhard)

 Complete Score (monochrome)
#97537 - 4.95MB, 26 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1171×⇩ - Ralph Theo Misch

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Ralph Theo Misch (2011/3/28)

 Color Cover (scan)
#97536 - 2.43MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 424×⇩ - Ralph Theo Misch

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Ralph Theo Misch (2011/3/28)

Arranger August Reinhard (1831-1912)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1913. Plate V.A. 2566.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Scanned at 600dpi grayscale, converted to monochrome.
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For 2 Pianos (Composer)

 Complete Score (S.638)
#05024 - 2.40MB, 35 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2852×⇩ - Funper

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Funper (2007/4/5)

 Complete Score (300 dpi)
#286005 - 44.38MB, 41 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 515×⇩ - Gaylord

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Gaylord (2013/6/25)

Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1856). Plate 9190.
Reissue - n.d.(ca.1890), "Klavier-Bibliothek" series
Copyright
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 Complete Score
#321841 - 2.18MB, 40 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 373×⇩ - Emblyadell

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Emblyadell (2014/4/14)

Arranger Composer
Editor Otto Singer II (1863-1931)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, No.3621, n.d. Plate 9887.
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For Piano 4 hands (Composer)

 Complete Score
#220947 - 4.25MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 472×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2012/5/18)

 Color Cover
#220948 - 4.11MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 233×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2012/5/18)

Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1903. Plate 16228.
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 Complete Score (S.591)
#05158 - 1.94MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2486×⇩ - Funper

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Funper (2007/4/8)

Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910).
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 Complete Score
#610708 - 40.51MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 31×⇩ - IgorCello

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IgorCello (2020/2/24)

Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate 9968.
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 Complete Score
#610708 - 40.51MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 31×⇩ - IgorCello

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IgorCello (2020/9/3)

Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, 1939. Plate 16682.
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For Piano (Klauser/Liszt)

 Complete Score (S.511a)
#05118 - 1.83MB, 27 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5612×⇩ - Funper

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Funper (2007/4/8)

Arranger Karl Klauser (1823-1905), revised by the Composer
Publisher. Info. Symphonische Dichtungen für grosses Orchester, Band 1.
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(1885). Plate V.A. 541.
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For Piano (Stradal)

 Complete Score
#17995 - 4.99MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3197×⇩ - Funper

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Funper (2008/7/3)

 Complete Score
#340243 - 2.05MB, 28 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 404×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2014/8/17)

 Color Cover
#340244 - 2.36MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 155×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2014/8/17)

Arranger August Stradal (1860-1930)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, No.2443, 1904. Plate 24521.
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General Information

Work Title Les préludes
Alternative. Title Symphonic Poem No.3
Name Translations Preludia; Les Préludes; Los preludios; 前奏曲; 전주곡; Прелюды; Preludoj
Name Aliases Les Preludes (Liszt); Les preludes; レ・プレリュード
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 174184579; LCCN: n82001194; GND: 30009440X; BNE: XX2055968
Composer Liszt, Franz
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. S.97 ; LW.G3
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IFL 551
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1850–55
First Performance. 1854-02-23 in Weimar
First Publication. 1856
Dedication Princess Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein (1819–87)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail
3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, snare drum, cymbals, bass drum, harp, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Les préludes -  Scores at Sheet Music Plus
Extra Information Version, publication history

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Symphonic Poems by Franz Liszt
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