Der Alchymist, WoO 57 (Spohr, Louis)

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Overture

Publisher. Info. Berlin: Schlesinger, n.d.[1831].
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A5447.
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Misc. Notes Condensed Score is 10x13 scan.
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Parts

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

Publisher. Info. Berlin: Schlesinger, n.d.[1831].
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A5447.
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Misc. Notes Parts are 10x13 scans.
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Vocal Scores

Arranger Ferdinand Spohr
Julius Schladebach (1810–1872), overture
Language German
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Schlesinger, n.d.[1831]. Plate 1651.
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Overture

For Piano 4 Hands
Arranger unnamed
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Schlesinger, n.d.[1831]. Plate 1659.
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For Piano
Arranger Julius Schladebach (1810–1872)
Language German
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Schlesinger, n.d.[1831]. Plate 1651.
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Misc. Notes Extracted from the published vocal score. This score includes measure numbers.
Part of the research project Romantic Overtures, 1820-1850 (#467359)
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General Information

Work Title Der Alchymist
Alternative. Title Romantische Oper in drei Aufzügen
Composer Spohr, Louis
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. WoO 57
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ILS 2
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1829 October-1830 April
First Performance. 1830-07-28 — Cassel
First Publication. 1831
Librettist Karl Pfeiffer after Washington Irving's "The Student of Salamanca"
Language German
Average DurationAvg. Duration 130 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus, orchestra
External Links *Libretto @ Library of Congress