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Trauermusik for Viola and Strings (Piano)

Instrument List
Viola, String
Instrument List alternative 1
Viola, Piano
Instrument List alternative 2
Viola, Viola Ensemble
Year (created)
1936
Classification
Arrangement
Playing time
5 Min.  –  6 Min.
Informationen
In 1936 Paul Hindemith performed his composition TrauerMusik (Music for Mourning) to mark the death of King George V of England. Hindemith was in London to play another concert, but the King's death caused the authorities to cancel the concert planned. Hindemith spent the better part of a work day-from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM crafting an 8-minute piece for the funeral. The piece ends with a Chorale Hindemith knew from Bach-what is often called Bach's «deathbed chorale.»
Genres
Viola ensemble, Duet
Literature
Ewald · Directory «Musik für Bratsche», CH, 2013 DVS · Catalog of music for Viola Ensemble
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Im Vorwort der Trauermusik der Ausgabe von 1936 wird folgendes erwähnt: «Dieses Stück wurde am 21. Januar 1936 in London am Tage nach dem Tode König Georges V. von England geschrieben und vom Englischen Rundfunk (B. B. C.) am 22. Januar in einem Gedächtniskonzert zum ersten Mal aufgeführt, wobei der Komponist den Solopart spielte.»

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Edition: 1936
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Edition: 2013
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Trauermusik for Viola and Strings (Piano)
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