Achilleus, Op.50 (Bruch, Max)

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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1885. Plate 8543.
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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1885. Plate 8543.
Reprinted {New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3289
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13 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (E♭) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (E♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani/Cymbals • Harp • Violins I • Violins II** • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1885. Plate 8543.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3289
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Misc. Notes **Violins II is missing pages 51-52
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Editor First edition
Translator Virginia Woods Morgan as Mrs. John P. Morgan, English text
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1885. Plate 8545.
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Work Title Achilleus
Alternative. Title Troja
Composer Bruch, Max
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.50
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IMB 1
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 sections
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1882-85
First Performance. 1885-06-22 in Bonn, Music Festival
Soli, Chorus, Orchestra, Max Bruch (conductor)
First Publication. 1885
Librettist Heinrich Bulthaupt (1849–1905) after Homer
Language German
Average DurationAvg. Duration 150 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, chorus, orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
Solo Voices (soprano, alto, tenor, bass)
Mixed Chorus (SATB)
Orchestra
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, percussion, harp, strings
Discography All Music Guide
External Links Boosey & Hawkes
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Fifield (Max Bruch: his life and work - avail. Google Books in preview) gives 1882-5 for composition dates and 6/22/1885 for premiere (from manuscript parts- orchestral material not printed at that time.)