La mer (Gilson, Paul)

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1892. Plate 19740.
Reprinted München: Musikproduktion Höflich, 2005.
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For Piano 4 hands
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1892. Plate 19757
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Work Title La mer
Alternative. Title Esquisses symphoniques d'après un poéme de Eddy Levis
Composer Gilson, Paul
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IPG 8
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4
First Publication. 1892
Librettist Eddy Levis (1864–1952)
Language French
Dedication Monsieur Joseph Dupont
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in A/Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Supplemental Wind Band ad lib (2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, Soprano Saxhorn in Eb, 3 Mezzo Soprano Saxhorns in Bb, Alto Saxhorn in Eb, 3 Baritone Saxhorns in Bb, 2 Bass Saxhorns in Bb, Contrabass Saxhorn in Bb), Timpani, Percussion (Triangle, Tambourine, Tam-tam, Cymbals, Bass Drum), Harp or Piano (ad lib), Men's Chorus (ad lib), Strings
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  • Designated a "fantaisie-scherzo" by the composer