6 Poems after Heine, Op.31 (MacDowell, Edward)

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Original Version

Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Breslau: Julius Hainauer, n.d.[1887]*. Plate J. 3040 H.
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Misc. Notes *Reprint of first edition with 1898 claim (see Sonneck, p.26).
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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Breslau: Julius Hainauer, 1898.
Reprinted New York: G. Schirmer, n.d.[1908]. Plate 19718.
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Revised version

Publisher. Info. Boston: Arthur P. Schmidt, No.58, 1901. Plate A.P.S. 5650a-f.
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Publisher. Info. New York: P.L. Jung, 1895. Plate P.L.J. 394.
Reprinted New York: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.
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Scotch Poem (No.2)
Arranger Ross Jungnickel (1875–1962)
Publisher. Info. New York: R. Jungnickel, 1916. Plate 58 S.
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15 more: Piccolo, Flute 1, 2 • Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Ross Jungnickel (1875–1962)
Publisher. Info. New York: R. Jungnickel, 1916. Plate 58 S.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A5798.
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Monologue (No.6)
Arranger Ross Jungnickel (1875–1962)
Publisher. Info. New York: R. Jungnickel, 1916. Plate 57 S.
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14 more: Flute 1, 2 • Oboe 1, 2/English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1/2 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (A) (tacet, cues only) • Trombone (tacet, cues only) • Timpani • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Ross Jungnickel (1875–1962)
Publisher. Info. New York: R. Jungnickel, 1916. Plate 57 S.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A5779.
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General Information

Work Title 6 Poems after Heine
Alternative. Title Sechs Gedichte nach Heinrich Heine
Composer MacDowell, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.31
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEM 38
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 pieces:
  1. From a Fisherman's Hut
    (Wir sassen am Fischerhause)
  2. Scotch Poem
    (Fern an schottischer Felsenküste)
  3. From Long Ago
    (Mein Kind, wir waren Kinder)
  4. The Postwaggon
    (Wir fahren allein im dunkeln Postwagen)
  5. The Shepherd Boy
    (König ist der Hirtenknabe)
  6. Monologue
    (Der Tod, das ist die kühle Nacht)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1887; 1901 (revised)
First Publication. 1888 – Breslau: Julius Hainauer
1901 – Boston: Arthur P. Schmidt
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation piano
Extra Information MacDowell revised the work in 1901. The revised version was issued that year by Arthur P. Schmidt.

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