Arminius, Op.43 (Bruch, Max)

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13 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F/E♭) • Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Tuba • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1878].
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3292.
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Language German / English
Translator Natalia Macfarren (1827–1916), English text
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1878]. Plate 7799.
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Language German / English
Translator Natalia Macfarren (1827–1916), English text
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, n.d. (ca. 1890). Plate 6908.
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Work Title Arminius
Alternative. Title
Composer Bruch, Max
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.43
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IMB 4
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 sections
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1875, revised 1877
First Performance. 1875-12-4 — Barmen: Max Bruch (conductor) — Original version
1877-1-21 — Zurich — Revised version (from manuscript)
1883-5-5 — American premiere, composer conducting
First Publication. 1878 – Berlin: N. Simrock
Librettist Friedrich Hellmuth (J. Küppers, pseudonym) (1850-1936)
Language German
Dedication George Henschel (1850-1934)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 90 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Voices: soloists, mixed chorus (SATB)
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons + 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba + timpani + organ + strings
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