Das Feuerkreuz, Op.52 (Bruch, Max)

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1889].
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3290.
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15 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (E) • Trumpet 1, 2 (E) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Percussion (Bass Drum/Cymbals/Triangle/Glockenspiel) • Harp • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1889].
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3290.
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Vocal Scores

10 more: Cover page (color), preface, and preliminaries • 1. Chorus and Duet • 2. Chorus • 3. Concerted Piece, Bass Solo, Duet, Chorus • 4. Baritone Solo • 5. Chorus • 6. Soprano Solo (Ave Maria) • 7. War Song • 8. Multiple Choruses, Soprano Solo, Duet • Color cover

Editor Frank Damrosch (1859–1937)
Language English
Translator Henry Grafton Chapman (1860–1913)
Publisher. Info. G. Schirmer, No.16843, 1903.
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Misc. Notes Original scans: 300dpi, color jpg files approximately 4300 by 2900 pixels. Cleaned up, converted to black and white, deskewed, re-sampled to 600dpi.
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General Information

Work Title Das Feuerkreuz
Alternative. Title The Fiery Cross
Composer Bruch, Max
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.52
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IMB 12
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 8 sections
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1888 ?
First Performance. 1889-02-26 in Breslau
First Publication. 1889 – Berlin: N. Simrock
Librettist Heinrich Bulthaupt (1849–1905)
Language German
Dedication Breslau Sing-Akademie
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Voices: Soprano, baritone, bass + mixed chorus (SATB)
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 3 bassoons + 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba + timpani, percussion + harp, organ ad libitum + strings
Extra Information Bruch adapted item number 6: Ave Maria for solo cello and orchestra and published it as Ave Maria, Op.61. Additional information on Das Feuerkreuz may be found in Max Bruch: His Life and Works by Christopher Fifield. Google preview pages 225-228.