Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen Overture, Op.59 (Fuchs, Robert)

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Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Josef Weinberger, 1897. Plate J.W. 893.
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For Piano 4 hands
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Josef Weinberger, 1897. Plate J.W. 887.
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Work Title Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen Overture
Alternative. Title Ouverture zu "Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen" von Fr. Grillparzer
Composer Fuchs, Robert
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.59
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IRF 17
Key C minor (introduction in modal C)
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 (Mässig langsam - Leidenschaftlich bewegt)
First Performance. 1897 December 5, Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Hans Richter (possibly earlier)
First Publication. 1897
Dedication Hans Richter (1843-1916)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 16 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon,
4 horns (2 in F, 2 in C), trumpets in C, trombones, timpani, harp, strings
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Given in London June 4 1898, but Musikalisches Wochenblatt volume 29 page 261 indicates it was given? would be given? by the Vienna Philharmonic during the 1897/98 season (in both cases conducted by Hans Richter, probably before the London performance.)