Noc na Karlštejně, Op.26 (Fibich, Zdeněk)

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Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: Engelmann & Mühlberg. Plate 8084. (Engraver's number on the last page of score.)
Publisher. Info. Prague: Urbánek, n.d.[1886]. Plate U. 311.
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Publisher. Info. Prague: Urbánek, n.d.[1886]. Plate U. 311.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3189.
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15 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (F) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Triangle* • Violins I • Violins II • Violas I • Violas II • Cellos I • Cellos II • Basses

Publisher. Info. Prague: Urbánek, n.d. Plate U. 1213.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3189.
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Misc. Notes *The part is labeled "Piatti" but the piece does not use cymbals.
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General Information

Work Title Noc na Karlštejně
Alternative. Title Une nuit à Carlstein (Overture) ; Eine Nacht auf Karlstein
Composer Fibich, Zdeněk
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.26
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IZF 32
Key F major
First Performance. 1886 March 25, Prague (as theatrical overture); 1892 (as a - separate - concert overture)
First Publication. 1886 (score and arrangement) ; 1900 (parts)
Dedication à Monsieur Camille Saint-Saëns.
Average DurationAvg. Duration 10 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, triangle, strings
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Used as overture to the play of the same name from 1886 until 1903.