Symphony No.1, Op.2 (Saint-Saëns, Camille)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
Composition Year 1853 (June-July)
Genre Categories Symphonies; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr)

Contents

Performances

Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Incomplete Score
#866117 - 318.56MB, 121 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6×⇩ - Sallen112

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1853.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Bibliothèque nationale de France, Musique (F-Pn): MS-496. III. Adagio missing last page or two.
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 Complete Score
#21327 - 12.93MB, 157 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5004×⇩ - jsnfmn

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: S. Richault, n.d.[1855]. Plate R.11910.
Reprinted Paris: A. Durand & Fils, (1909). Plate A. D. & F. 7311.
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Misc. Notes Scanned at 600 dpi / Dates confirmed from Teller-Ratner, p. 263.
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 Complete Score
#793759 - 27.98MB, 156 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 68×⇩ - Sallen112

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: S. Richault, n.d.[1855]. Plate R.11910.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5148.
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Parts

 Flute 1, 2, Piccolo
#452077 - 2.45MB, 7, 6, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 179×⇩ - Philhar

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⇒ 12 more: Oboe 1/English Horn, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/C/A), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (E♭/G/E/F), 3, 4 (C/E♭/E) • Trumpet 1/2 (E♭/C), Cornets 1/2 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Bass Saxhorn (B♭) / Contrabass Saxhorn (E♭) • Timpani 1, 2, Cymbals • Harp 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe 1/English Horn, 2
#452078 - 1.47MB, 5, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 169×⇩ - Philhar

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/C/A), Bass Clarinet (B♭)
#452079 - 2.20MB, 6, 5, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 154×⇩ - Philhar

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#452080 - 1.68MB, 5, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 141×⇩ - Philhar

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 Horn 1, 2 (E♭/G/E/F), 3, 4 (C/E♭/E)
#452081 - 2.15MB, 4, 4, 3, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 153×⇩ - Philhar

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 Trumpet 1/2 (E♭/C), Cornets 1/2 (B♭)
#452082 - 1.21MB, 4, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 136×⇩ - Philhar

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Bass Saxhorn (B♭)
Contrabass Saxhorn (E♭)
#452083 - 0.73MB, 5 (1 ea) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 163×⇩ - Philhar

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 Timpani 1, 2, Cymbals
#452084 - 0.73MB, 2, 2, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 135×⇩ - Philhar

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 Harp 1, 2
#452085 - 1.41MB, 6, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 132×⇩ - Philhar

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 Violins I
#452086 - 1.13MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 174×⇩ - Philhar

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 Violins II
#452087 - 1.67MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 146×⇩ - Philhar

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 Violas
#452088 - 1.45MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 128×⇩ - Philhar

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 Cellos/Basses
#452089 - 1.64MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 150×⇩ - Philhar

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, n.d.[1885-87]. Plate D.S. & Cie. 3473.
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 Piccolo, Flute 1, 2
#793760 - 1.29MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 26×⇩ - Sallen112

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⇒ 15 more: Oboe 1/English Horn, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/C/A), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (E♭/G/E/F), 3, 4 (C/E♭/E) • Cornets 1/2 (B♭) • Trumpet 1/2 (E♭/C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Bass Saxhorn (B♭), Contrabass Saxhorn (E♭) • Timpani 1, 2 • Cymbals • Harp 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe 1/English Horn, 2
#793761 - 0.78MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/C/A), Bass Clarinet (B♭)
#793762 - 1.26MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#793763 - 0.90MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 27×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Horn 1, 2 (E♭/G/E/F), 3, 4 (C/E♭/E)
#793764 - 1.11MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Cornets 1/2 (B♭)
#793765 - 0.18MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trumpet 1/2 (E♭/C)
#793766 - 0.41MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3
#793767 - 0.22MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 27×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Bass Saxhorn (B♭), Contrabass Saxhorn (E♭)
#793768 - 0.21MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 27×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Timpani 1, 2
#793769 - 0.30MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 29×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Cymbals
#793770 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Harp 1, 2
#793771 - 0.71MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 26×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins I
#793772 - 0.82MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins II
#793773 - 0.86MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 29×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violas
#793774 - 0.88MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Cellos/Basses
#793775 - 1.04MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 29×⇩ - Sallen112

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, n.d.[1885-87]. Plate D.S. & Cie. 3473.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5148.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For Piano 4 hands (Composer)

 Complete Score
#112881 - 4.55MB, 49 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 355×⇩ - Massenetique

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Paris: Richault, n.d.[1855]. Plate R. 11824.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Earlier plate than the Richault score (11910) or parts (11955).
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 Complete Score
#23616 - 2.02MB, 50 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 482×⇩ - Aldona Jones

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, Schœnewerk & Cie., n.d.[1885]. Plate D. S. & Cie. 3474.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Marche-Scherzo. Allegretto scherzando (No.2)

For Piano (Cramer)

 Complete Score
#177008 - 1.65MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 363×⇩ - Timtin

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Arranger Cramer - Pseudonym
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, n.d.[1900]. Plate D. & F. 5781.
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Misc. Notes Ratner (p.263) lists this arrangement as being by "A. Cramer". Only the pseudonym "Cramer" is present here.
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General Information

Work Title Symphony No.1
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Symphonie nº 1 de Saint-Saëns; 1. Sinfonie; 交響曲第1番 (サン＝サーンス); Sinfonía n.º 1; Symphony No. 1; Symfoni nr. 1
Name Aliases Symphonie no 1 en mi bémol majeur; Sinfonía n.º 1 en mi bemol mayor, Op. 2
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 294072746; LCCN: no2001057518; BNF: 13923449q
Composer Saint-Saëns, Camille
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.2 ; R.161
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ICS 234
Key E-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
I. Adagio; Allegro (287 bars)
II. Marche-Scherzo. Allegretto scherzando (G major, 178 bars)
III. Adagio (E major, 165 bars)
IV. Finale. Allegro maestoso (E-flat major, 257 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1853 (June-July)
First Performance. 1853-12-18 in Paris
Société de Sainte-Cécile, François Seghers (conductor)
First Publication. 1855 - Paris: Richault (score and parts)
Dedication Monsieur F. Seghers (François Seghers)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes (1st also English horn), 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 (or 4) bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 cornets, 2 saxhorns (bass, contrabass), 3 trombones
2 timpanists (4 drums), cymbals, 4 harps, strings
External Links Wikipedia article (French)

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