Normannenzug / The lay of the Norsmen (1870)

op.32

( Der Abend kommt und die Herbstluft weht ; Drearily sings the Autumn wind )

... Nordmännerlied über die Flucht von Männern aus der Gegend des heutigen Schwaben vor dem Christentum nach Island ...

Bruch, Max (1838-1920) [ Germany ]

Text by Scheffel, Victor von (1826-1886) [Germany]
Adaptor of the text: White, Robert T.
Edition
Published by Breitkopf & Haertel [Germany]
Ref. : ChB 58  (4 p.)
Type of material: Choral score ; Hire material
ISMN/ISBN : M-004-40016-6
 
Description
Text in: German + adapted in English
Epoque: 19th century  (1850-1899)
Genre-Style-Form: ballad ; Secular
Type of Choir: TB  (2 men voices )
Soloist(s): Bariton (1)  (1 soloist(s))
Instrumentation: Symphony orchestra  (23 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Transverse Flute (2) ; Oboe (2) ; Clarinet (2) ; Bassoon (2) ; Horn (4) ; Trumpet (2) ; Trombone (3) ; Timpani ; Violin I ; Violin II ; Viola (1) ; Cello (1) ; Double bass (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 2
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): C
Tonality: C sharp minor
Duration: 12.0 min.
Number of verses: 5
Source of text: "Ekkehard" (9. Kapitel) / Viktor von Scheffel
 

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