3 Geistliche Gesänge, Op.66 (Karg-Elert, Sigfrid)

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General Information

Work Title 3 Geistliche Gesänge
Alternative. Title
Composer Karg-Elert, Sigfrid
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.66
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ISK 24
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 pieces
  1. Völlige Hingabe (B major)
  2. Sphärenmusik (D major)
  3. Ich steh an deiner Krippe hier (E major)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1905
First Publication. 1909 – Berlin: Carl Simon
Librettist see below
  1. Anne (Anna) Hertz, geb. Heine (1815–1901) ???
  2. Frida Schanz (1859-1944)
  3. Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676)
Language German
Dedication No.3: Kirchenchor zu St. Johannis (Leipzig)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation various
  1. Chant and organ
  2. Chant, violin and organ (or harmonium or piano)
  3. Several combinations of chant and instruments (see title page)

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Grove Music gives the original instrumentation as "1v, vn, org/harm"; tagged as such.