Bernhard Crusell (1775−1838)

Tolf [Tolv] Sånger ur Frithiofs Saga [Twelve songs from Frithiof's Saga]

Print
  • Year of composition: 1820s
  • Work category: Voices and piano
  • Text author: Esaias Tegnér (1782-1846)
  • Dedication: Dedicated to Frithiof's poet (according to the printed music; referring to Esaias Tegnér)
  • Duration: Approx. 30-40 min

Instrumentation

pno/hp

Solo voices/choir

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Examples of printed editions

Lithography by C. Müller, Stockholm (published 1826/1827)

Description of work

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Work comment

The collection includes:
I. Frithiof och Ingeborg
II. Frithiof spelar Schack
III. Frithiofs Lycka
IV. Ingeborgs Klagan
V. Frithiof hos Angantyr
VI. Frithiof går i landsflykt
VII. Vikingabalk
VIII. Frithiof och Björn
IX. Frithiof kommer till Kung Ring
X. Kung Rings död
XI. Rings Drapa
XII. Konungavalet

(with the exception of no. V. "Frithiof hos Angantyr" [Frithiof at Angantyr's] and no. XI. "Rings Drapa" [King Ring's/Bell's ode] these songs are also included in the collection 'Tio sånger ur Frithiofs Saga' [Ten songs from Frithiof's Saga])

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Libretto/text

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