Lyrische Suite (Berg, Alban)

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Editor First edition
Engraver Vienna: Waldheim-Eberle. (Wien VII)
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Universal Edition, 1927. Plate U.E. 8780 / W.Ph.V. 173.
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Misc. Notes 1955 reprint/renewal
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Publisher. Info. Ensemble-Serie, Nr.41
Vienna: Universal Edition, No.E[nsemble].-S[erie]. 41, 1935. Plate UE 31317.
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Misc. Notes Notice removed 'Copyright 1928 by Universal Edition A.G., Wien.'
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Work Title Lyric Suite
Alternative. Title Lyrische Suite
Name Translations 抒情組曲; Suite lyrique; Suite Lírica; Suite lirica; 抒情组曲
Name Aliases Suite Lirica
Authorities Wikipedia; BNF: 13908429w
Composer Berg, Alban
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAB 6
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements:
  1. Allegretto giovale ( = 100)
  2. Andante amoroso ( = 100)
  3. Allegro misterioso ( = 150) – Trio estatico
  4. Adagio appassionato ( = 69)
  5. Presto delirando ( = 115) – Tenebroso
  6. Largo desolato ( = 69)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1925-6
First Publication. 1927
Dedication Alexander von Zemlinsky zugeeignet (from parts)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25-30 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation 2 violins, viola, cello
Related Works Lyrische Symphonie, Op.18, by Alexander von Zemlinsky
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information Berg's title is probably a reference to the Zemlinsky work which is several times quoted here.
in Movement VI the cello tunes the C string a semitone down to B