Totentanz, S.126 (Liszt, Franz)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
Composition Year 1847–53 (1st version), 1864 (2nd version)
Genre Categories Dances; For piano, orchestra; Scores featuring the piano; Scores featuring the orchestra; For orchestra with soloists; For 3 pianos (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 3 players (arr); For 2 pianos (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr)

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Performances

Recordings

2nd version

For Piano and Orchestra (Liszt)

 Complete Performance (S.126/2)
#71002 - 28.39MB - 15:30 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 10179×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/7/11)

Performer Pages Neal O'Doan (Piano)
Publisher Info. Pandora Records/Al Goldstein Archive
Performers Unknown
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 Complete Performance (EU)
#737140 - 27.04MB - 20:40 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/68/V - 143×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

MP3 file (audio)
Lucas-coelho (2021/10/5)

Performer Pages Peter Katin (piano)
London Philharmonic (orchestra)
Jean Martinon (conductor)
Publisher Info. London Records, 1962. LL 1007.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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For Piano solo (Liszt)

 Live Performance (S.525)
#255490 - 15.43MB - 16:50 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 4370×⇩ - MP3 - Kerikan

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Kerikan (2012/10/22)

Performer Pages Jeff Manookian (piano)
Publisher Info. Windsor Editios
Copyright
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Sheet Music

Scores

1st version – 'De profundis version'

 Segment 1
#219329 - 32.32MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4270×⇩ - Cypressdome

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 Segment 2
#219331 - 31.57MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 904×⇩ - Cypressdome

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 Segment 3
#219335 - 33.60MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1045×⇩ - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2012/5/14)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, 1849. Dated Oct. 21.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Original images: 300dpi, color jpg files approx. 2400 by 3400 pixels.
Full score copy in the hand of August Conradi with additions/corrections by Liszt. Pages 4–7 of segment 1 and 12–14 of segment 3 apparently contain Liszt's corrections/drafts. Cover page reads "Toten Tanz Phantasie für Pianoforte und Orchester. terminé le 21 Octobre 1849."
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 Complete Score
#606194 - 12.68MB, 53 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 220×⇩ - Andrei9Killer

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Andrei9Killer (2020/1/18)

Editor Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1919.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
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 Complete Score
#707591 - 12.51MB, 59 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 76×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2021/6/11)

Editor Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1919.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2633.
Copyright
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2nd version

 Complete Score (S.126/2) (Preview)
#61396 - 7.20MB, 48 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11227×⇩ - piupianissimo

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 Complete Score (S.126/2) (Preview)
#83692 - 7.47MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6384×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/11/2)

Editor Bernhard Stavenhagen (1862–1914)
Publisher. Info. Musikalische Werke. Serie I, Band 13 (pp.135-82)
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1915. Plate F.L. 29.
- reissued as Breitkopf & Härtels Partitur-Bibliothek, Nr. 2505 (#83692, ca.1920)
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Originally scanned at about 160pi, converted to 600dpi monochrome.
#83692 - This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score (S.126/2) (Preview)
#14476 - 10.73MB, 82 (v, 78) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 6419×⇩ - Funper

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Funper (2007/9/24)

Editor Bernhard Stavenhagen (1862–1914)
Max Alberti
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Ernst Eulenburg, No.722, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate E.E. 6137.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Alberti's edition is directly based upon Stavenhagen's edition above.
Franz Liszt's Musikalische Werke. Series I, Vol.13.
Copy scanned from Stockholms Stadsbibliotek
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Parts

1st version

 Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo
#707577 - 0.67MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 49×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 13 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (D) • Trumpet 1, 2 (D) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals/Triangle, Tam-Tam • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#707578 - 0.47MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (A)
#707579 - 0.56MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#707580 - 0.58MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 30×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Horn 1, 2 (D)
#707581 - 0.43MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 31×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (D)
#707582 - 0.37MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 26×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#707583 - 0.69MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 29×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Timpani
#707584 - 0.18MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2021/6/11)

 Bass Drum/Cymbals/Triangle, Tam-Tam
#707585 - 0.17MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 33×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2021/6/11)

 Violins I
#707586 - 0.33MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#707587 - 0.32MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 26×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#707588 - 0.33MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 32×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos
#707589 - 0.33MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 33×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Basses
#707590 - 0.26MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2021/6/11)

Editor Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1919.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2633.
Copyright
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2nd version

 Flute 1, 2, Piccolo
#44910 - 0.67MB, 10 (4, 4, 2) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1566×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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Perlnerd666 (2009/11/1)

⇒ 12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (D,F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (D,F) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Cymbals/Triangle/Tam-Tam • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#44911 - 0.42MB, 6 (3, 3) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1009×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (A)
#44912 - 0.58MB, 8 (4, 4) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1154×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#44913 - 0.53MB, 8 (4, 4) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1036×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Horn 1, 2 (D,F)
#44914 - 0.41MB, 6 (3, 3) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1215×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (D,F)
#44915 - 0.29MB, 4 (2, 2) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1089×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#44916 - 0.62MB, 10 (3, 3, 2, 2) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1397×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Timpani, Cymbals/Triangle/Tam-Tam
#44917 - 0.31MB, 5 (3, 2) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1427×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Violins I
#583293 - 0.32MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 116×⇩ - Music Addict

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Music Addict (2019/7/30)

 Violins II
#583294 - 0.31MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 97×⇩ - Music Addict

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 Violas
#44919 - 0.28MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1101×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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 Cellos
#26654 - 0.31MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1106×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/11)

 Basses
#44920 - 0.22MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 964×⇩ - Perlnerd666

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Perlnerd666 (2009/11/1)

Editor Bernhard Stavenhagen (1862-1914)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate Orch.B. 2382.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70).
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

2nd version

For 3 Pianos (Wille)

 Complete Score
#510442 - 8.83MB, 76 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 771×⇩ - Rolf-Peter Wille

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Rolf-Peter Wille (2018/1/24)

Arranger Rolf-Peter Wille (b. 1954)
Publisher. Info. Rolf-Peter Wille, 2010.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Can be performed with three pianos or two pianos and orchestra
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For 2 Pianos (Liszt)

 Complete Score
#432287 - 49.44MB, 38 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 178×⇩ - Funper

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1859-1865?).
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 Complete Score
#669858 - 4.42MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 97×⇩ - Afp0815

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F.W. Siegel, n.d.[1865]. Plate 8722.
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 Complete Score (S.652) (scan) (Preview)
#164356 - 5.39MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/13 - 3750×⇩ - piupianissimo

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 Complete Score (S.652) (filter) (Preview)
#164357 - 4.24MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/13 - 2311×⇩ - piupianissimo

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 Complete Score (S.652) (lower resolution) (Preview)
#02006 - 1.23MB, 33 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/13 - 5558×⇩ - Patrickmerrill

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Editor Emil von Sauer (1862–1942)
Publisher. Info. Klavierwerke, Band 11: Werke für Klavier und Orchester (pp.101-34)
Leipzig: Edition Peters, No.3602c, n.d.[1913-17]. Plate 9893.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes scan: score scanned at 600dpi
filter: score filtered with 2-point algorithm explained in High Quality Scanning. I provide the original scanned version and the filtered, because the filter does some changes (smoothening, sharpening borders) and some portions of the scan get lost sometimes (when they are too small e.g.) - so you can choose your favorite. You may ask me for a manually cleaned version.
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For 2 Pianos (Goldenweiser)

 Complete Score
#613603 - 58.92MB, 49 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/32 - 31×⇩ - IgorCello

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Arranger Aleksandr Goldenweiser (1875-1961)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, 1931. Plate М. 11731 Г.
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For Piano (Liszt)

 Complete Score (S.525)
#12790 - 59.32MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12745×⇩ - Funper

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 Complete Score (S.525)
#13359 - 3.12MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14067×⇩ - Funper

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F.W. Siegel, n.d.(1865). Plate 2185.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes From the Ruth Dana Collection of Liszt Editions.
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 Frontmatter (scan) (EU) (Preview)
#115338 - 3.35MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/N/C* - 3783×⇩ - piupianissimo

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⇒ 4 more: Frontmatter (filter) • Complete Score (S.525) (scan) • Complete Score (S.525) (filter) • Complete Score (S.525) (low resolution)

 Frontmatter (filter) (EU) (Preview)
#115339 - 1.98MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/N/C* - 1004×⇩ - piupianissimo

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 Complete Score (S.525) (scan) (EU) (Preview)
#115340 - 3.16MB, 25 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/N/C* - 4924×⇩ - piupianissimo

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 Complete Score (S.525) (filter) (EU) (Preview)
#115341 - 2.39MB, 25 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/N/C* - 2986×⇩ - piupianissimo

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 Complete Score (S.525) (low resolution) (EU) (Preview)
#09487 - 0.84MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/N/C* - 4977×⇩ - Funper

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Funper (2007/7/7)

Editor Imre Mező (1932–)
Imre Sulyok (1912–2008)
Publisher. Info. Neue Liszt-Ausgabe. Serie 1, Band 16 (pp.3-25)
Budapest: Editio Musica, 1982. Plate Z.8859.
Copyright
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filter: score filtered with 2-point algorithm explained in High Quality Scanning. I provide the original scanned version and the filtered, because the filter does some changes (smoothening, sharpening borders) and some portions of the scan get lost sometimes (when they are too small e.g.) - so you can choose your favorite. You may ask me for a manually cleaned version.
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General Information

Work Title Totentanz
Alternative. Title Paraphrase über Dies Irae
Name Translations Danse macabre; Haláltánc; 死の舞踏 (リスト); Totentanz (utwór Ferenca Liszta); liszt; Tanec smrti; Танець смерті (Ліст); Пляска смерти (Лист); 死之舞
Name Aliases Csardas Macabre; Danse macabre (Liszt); Totentanz (Liszt); Totentanz (danza macabra per pianoforte e orchestra); Totentanz, S. 126
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 184704445; LCCN: n81133660; GND: 300094841
Composer Liszt, Franz
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. S.126/1 ; LW.H8 (1st version)
S.126/2 ; LW.H8 (2nd version)
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IFL 378
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1847–53 (1st version), 1864 (2nd version)
First Performance. 1865-04-15 in The Hague (2nd version)
First Publication. 1865 (2nd version), 1919 (1st version)
Dedication Hans von Bülow
Average DurationAvg. Duration 16 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Solo: piano
Orchestra: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (in A), 2 bassoons + 2 horns (in D/D and F in version 2), 2 trumpets (in D/D and F in version 2), 3 trombones, tuba + timpani, percussion + strings
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Version History

  • Composed for piano and orchestra, 1847–53 (= 1st version, S.126/1)
Published 1919 by Breitkopf & Härtel (Leipzig), as De Profundis (revised by Ferruccio Busoni)
  • Revised 1859–64? (= 2nd version, S.126/2)
Published 1865 by Siegel (Leipzig)
  • Arranged for 2 pianos, 1859–65? (= S.652)
Published 1865 by Siegel (Leipzig)
  • Arranged for solo piano, 1860–65? (= S.525)
Published 1865 by Siegel (Leipzig)
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