| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 7 |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1874 |
| Genre Categories | Secular cantatas; Cantatas; For 2 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
| Work Title | Niklaus von der Flüe |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | Schweizerische Friedenskantate |
| Composer | Rauchenecker, Georg Wilhelm |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IGR 37 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 7 |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1874 |
| First Performance. | 1874-07-11 in Zürich |
| Librettist | Robert Weber |
| Language | German |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 29 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Solo soprano, bass, chorus, orchestra |
There is some question as to whether this is sacred or secular, but it was a prize-winning cantata that was composed for a festival, not a religious service. However, the subject is a Swiss hermit and mystic.