Was die Schwalbe sang, Op.21 (Draeseke, Felix)

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Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Fr. Kistner, n.d.[1883]. Plate 6277.
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Publisher. Info. Hundert Stücke aus Klavierwerken der Zeitgenossen, No.9
Leipzig: Kistner, n.d.[1885]. Plate 6277, 6809.
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Work Title Was die Schwalbe sang
Alternative. Title Fünf lyrische Stücke
Composer Draeseke, Felix
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.21
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IFD 57
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 pieces:
  1. Vision. Sehr mässig bewegt und ausdrucksvoll in E major
  2. Traum im Elfenhain. Sehr rasch und leicht bewegt in C minor
  3. Abschied ohne Ende. Sehr ruhig, nicht schleppend in A major
  4. Launische Fee. Sehr rasch und aufgeregt in C minor
  5. Weltvergessenheit. Mässig bewegt, äusserst innig (Moderato, molto espressivo) in E major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1882-3
First Publication. 1883 – Leipzig: Kistner
Dedication Fräulein Marie Heimlicher gewidmet
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation piano
External Links Draeseke Society essay (Essay on the piano works Opp.5,14,21)