Am Neckar am Rhein, Op.89 (Abt, Franz)

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Offenbach a/M: Johann André, n.d.[1852]. Plate 7213.
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Publisher. Info. Franz Abt-Album, Olympia-Sammlung No.16
Berlin: Globus Verlag, n.d. Plate O.S. 16
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Work Title Am Neckar, am Rhein
Alternative. Title Gedicht für eine Singstimme (Höhen Bariton)
Composer Abt, Franz
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.89
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IFA 1
Key E major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
Text Incipit O wär' ich am Neckar, o wär' ich am Rhein
First Publication. 1852
Librettist Otto Roquette (1824–1896)
Language German/English
Dedication Henry Hoffmann
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Voice, piano
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RISM (identification 456005433 ) gives 1857-03-15 for composition date - though HMB gives 1852 clearly for publication date. ( Schreibervermerk am Schluß: "Eichstädt den 15. März 1857".) Now that is confusing. Perhaps the work was revised before it was republished at a later date?