Chorus (with soloists) and orchestra (solos: SSMezAATB - choir: SSAATTBB - 2.2.2.2. - 4.2.3.0. - timp - str) SKU: BR.CHB-301-85
Fairy Tale after a Poem by Moritz Horn. Composed by Robert Schumann. Choir; stapled. Chor-Bibliothek (Choral Library). Piano vocal score by the composer
In late March 1851, Robert Schumann was sent a copy of the fairy tale Der Rose Pilgerfahrt. He was so inspired by Moritz Horn's text that he immediately composed the piano score.
Oratorio/passion; Romantic. Choral part. 12 pages. Duration 66'. Breitkopf and Haertel #ChB 301-85. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.CHB-301-85). ISBN 9790004400890. 6.5 x 9.5 inches.
Simultaneously, he corresponded with the poet about cuts and revisions of the libretto, and, towards the end of the year, even let himself be persuaded by friends to orchestrate it. Der Rose Pilgerfahrt was given its first performances in Dusseldorf and Leipzig in February and March 1852 in this full-scored version before being printed in late 1852.
Piano vocal score by the composerIn late March 1851, Robert Schumann was sent a copy of the fairy tale Der Rose Pilgerfahrt. He was so inspired by Moritz Horn's text that he immediately composed the piano score.
