Nachtlied, Op.108 (Schumann, Robert)

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Editor First edition
Language German
Publisher. Info. Bonn: N. Simrock, n.d.[1853]. Plate 5327.
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Editor Clara Schumann (1819-1896)
Language German
Publisher. Info. Robert Schumanns Werke, Serie IX
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1879-1912. Plate R.S. 85.
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11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (D) • Trumpet 1, 2 (D) • Bass Trombone • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Bonn: N. Simrock, n.d.[1853].
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Work Title Nachtlied
Alternative. Title Nachtlied von Friedrich Hebbel für Chor und Orchester
Composer Schumann, Robert
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.108
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IRS 99
Key D minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 song
Ziemlich langsam - Bis zum Allabreve das Tempo nach und nach zu beschleunigen - Allabreve ( = 72) - Etwas bewegter
Text Incipit Quellende, schwellende Nacht
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1849
First Publication. 1852 – Bonn: N. Simrock (vocal score, Monatsbericht (1852), p.228)
Librettist Friedrich Hebbel (1813-1863)
Language German
Dedication Dem Dichter gewidmet (Dedicated to the poet)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 10 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Voices: mixed chorus (SATB)
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B), 2 bassoons + 2 horns (D), 2 trumpets (D), bass trombone + timpani + strings