Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 4 movements |
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Composition Year | 1839, rev. 1840 |
Genre Categories | Psalms; Religious works; For 2 mixed choruses, orchestra; |
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Work Title | Da Israel aus Ägypten zog, Op.51 |
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Alternative. Title | Der 114. Psalm, für achtstimmigen Chor und Orchester |
Composer | Mendelssohn, Felix |
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op. 51, MWV A 17 |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IFM 25 |
Key | G major |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 4 movements (431 bars):
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1839, rev. 1840 |
First Performance. | 1840-01-01 in Leipzig |
First Publication. | 1841 - Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel // London: J. A. Novello |
Librettist | Psalm 114, after translation by Martin Luther (1483–1546) |
Language | German |
Dedication | Johann Wilhelm Schirmer (German edition) // Halifax Choral Society (English edition) |
Average DurationAvg. Duration | 12-13 minutes |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
Piece Style | Romantic |
Instrumentation | chorus, orchestra, organ |
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External Links | All Music Guide |