Overture Prometheus for Orchestra Op.43 (Full Score)

Beethoven

ISBN 13: 9790006573417

Published by Barenreiter, 2022

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Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Seller Inventory # rev5170335442

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Overture Prometheus for Orchestra Op.43 (Full Score)
• Publisher: Barenreiter
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: German
• ISBN 13: 9790006573417
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 190 grams

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Synopsis

Beethoven composed the ballet music “Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus” during 1800–01, commissioned by the ballet master Salvatore Viganò for performances with his Viennese company. Although the ballet was initially quite successful, with almost thirty continuous performances, it did not enjoy a sustained performance tradition. Its overture, however, was a different matter: considered almost a symphonic movement in terms of orchestration, style and structure, it was often performed on its own even during Beethoven’s lifetime.

In general, previous editions of this overture relied on the first print as the main source. However, the authenticity of this source cannot be convincingly proven. For this new edition, Beethoven specialist Jonathan Del Mar incorporates various manuscri pt sources, including a set of parts from 1803/4 that has never been considered before. In this way, numerous discrepancies could be clarified.

- New critical edition including sources never before consulted

- With a detailed Critical Commentary (Eng) and description of sources

- Orchestral parts in a large format (25.5 cm × 32.5 cm)