The Naiades, Op.15 (Bennett, William Sterndale)

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Fr. Kistner, n.d.[1843]. Plate 1380.
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Editor Ignatius Antonio de Orellana (1860-1931)
Publisher. Info. Eulenburgs kleine Orchester-Partitur-Ausgabe Ouverturen, No.48
Leipzig: E. Eulenburg, 1950. Plate E. 4054 D.
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⇒ 12 more: Flute 1, 2 • Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (D) • Trumpet 1, 2 (D) • Bass Trombone • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Fr. Kistner, n.d.[1837]. Plate 1165.
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For Piano 4 hands

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Fr. Kistner, n.d.[1837]. Plate 1166.
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Arranger Ernst Pauer (1826-1905)
Publisher. Info. London: Augener, No.8051, n.d.(ca.1900). Plate 7269.
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Misc. Notes See also Parisina, Op.3 and The Wood Nymph, Op.20.
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General Information

Work Title The Naiades
Alternative. Title Die Nejaden
Overture for Orchestra (Sixth Concert Overture)
Composer Bennett, William Sterndale
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.15
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IWB 13
Key D major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1836 (September)
First Performance. 1837-1-25 — London: Society of British Musicians conducted by J.W. Davison
First Publication. 1837 – Leipzig: Kistner
Dedication King's Academy of Music in London
Average DurationAvg. Duration 10 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, 2 trumpets, bass trombone, timpani, strings
Manuscript Sources Mss full score ((D-B, Mus.ms. 30259)
External Links MPH preface (Christoph Schlüren, 2003)
Extra Information Given its US premiere in 1845 (see list of US premieres in the 19th century given by the NY Philharmonic Society.)