String Quartet No.2, Op.13 (Valen, Fartein)

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Oslo: Norsk Musikforlag, 1932.
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Misc. Notes Neither editor nor plate number indicated, but engraving is definitely distinct from Valen’s autograph score.

Last page: A list of NMO's Valen-publications at the time of printing. Op.10 marked as "under preparation", thus printing date is before 1936.

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Editor Olav Gurvin (1893–1974)
Publisher. Info. Oslo: Norsk Musikforlag, 1932 (1955). Plate N.M.O. 7121.
Copyright
Misc. Notes New (corrected?) edition.

Note on title page: "This score was in 1955 made in accordance with the composer’s manuscript by dr.phil. Olav Gurvin". Last page: "Wilhelm Hansen’s music engraving and print, Copenhagen. 1955". Editorial additions or changes are so minor that they do not constitute a new copyright claim.

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General Information

Work Title String quartet No.2
Alternative. Title
Composer Valen, Fartein
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.13
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IFV 14
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements:
  1. Fuga. Andante con moto
  2. Tempo di Minuetto, grazioso - Trio. Poco più mosso - Da capo al fine
  3. Finale. Allegro assai
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1931-32
First Publication. 1932
Dedication Sigrid Valen
Average DurationAvg. Duration 16 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation 2 violins, viola, cello
External Links manuscript