Requiem, Op.54 (Saint-Saëns, Camille)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1878., dated April 11
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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.[1878]. Plate D. S. & Cie. 2550.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A5532.
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12 more: Oboe 1/2, English Horn 1/2 • Bassoon 1/2, 3/4 • Horn 1/2 (F), 3/4 (E♭) • Trombone 1/2, 3/4 • Grand Organ • Organ Accompaniment • Harp 1 (1/2), 2 (3/4) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.[1878].
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A5532.
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Misc. Notes *Harp parts are meant to be doubled with 2 harps per part at the composer's discretion. Organ accompaniment last part is manuscript.
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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A5532.
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Misc. Notes Clarinet 1/2 is an alternate with the English Horn 1/2 part
Cornet 1, 2 is an alternate to Horn parts, unsure on the exact scoring.
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Publisher. Info. Paris: A. Durand & fils, 1927. Plate D. & F. 11,293.
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Misc. Notes For organ. To be used with string and harp parts.
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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.[1878]. Plate D.S. et Cie. 2518.
Reprinted Miami: Belwin Mills, n.d. Plate Catalog 9875.
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Work Title Requiem
Alternative. Title Messe de Requiem
Name Translations Requiem (Saint-Saëns); Rèquiem; רקוויאם; レクイエム (サン=サーンス); Réquiem
Name Aliases Requiem de Saint-Saëns; Requiem (Saint-Saëns
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 175209808; GND: 1063002435; BNF: 139472873
Composer Saint-Saëns, Camille
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.54
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ICS 189
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 8 sections
  1. Requiem - Kyrie
  2. Dies Irae
  3. Rex Tremendae
  4. Oro Supplex
  5. Hostias (Offertoire)
  6. Sanctus
  7. Benedictus
  8. Agnus Dei
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1878
First Performance. 1878/05/22 at the Saint-Sulpice in Paris
Charles-Marie Widor (organ), Composer (conductor)
First Publication. 1878
Language Latin
Dedication To the memory of Albert Libon
Average DurationAvg. Duration 35-40 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation soprano, contralto, tenor, bass; mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
4 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 English horns, 4 bassoons
4 horns, 4 trombones, grand organ, organ accompaniment, 4 harps, strings
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