Hymne des Marseillais, H 51A (Berlioz, Hector)

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Maurice Schlesinger, n.d.[1830]. Plate M.S. 1046.
Reprinted Paris: Brandus, n.d.(ca.1878).
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Misc. Notes Bibliothèque nationale de France, Musique (F-Pn): GR-VM MACNUTT-28.
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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Maurice Schlesinger, n.d.[1830]. Plate M.S. 1046.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3497.
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Misc. Notes Kalmus presumably reprinted from the Brandus reissue.
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Misc. Notes This version was created using Finale PrintMusic and contains the text and music specific to the version from the Pro-Arte recording (CDD 410) by the Denver Symphony under Philippe Entremont. The primary source score is the Kalmus version. Text is in French. Annotations are in English.
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12 more: Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F, B♭) • Cornet 1/2 (E♭) • Trumpet 1/2 (F) • Trumpet 3/4 (B♭) • Trombone 1/2 • Ophicleide 1/2 • Timpani 1, 2, 3, Bass Drum • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Brandus et Cie., n.d.(ca.1878). Plate B. et Cie. 12,544.*
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3497.
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Misc. Notes *According to both Hopkinson and Holoman, Schlesinger advertised the parts in 1841 but no set has been found. Hopkinson states no listing for parts appears in the 1852 catalog. The first known set of parts was issued by Brandus in ca.1878 with the plate number above.
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General Information

Work Title Hymne des Marseillais
Alternative. Title
Composer Berlioz, Hector
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. H 51A
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IHB 28
Key B-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 song
Fieramente assai (41 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1830
First Publication. 1830 - Paris: Schlesinger
Librettist Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760–1836)
Language French
Dedication à Mʳ Rouget de L'isle, auteur de la musique et des paroles
Average DurationAvg. Duration 7-8 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 6 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 ophicleides
3 timpani, bass drum, strings
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