Andreas Hallén (1846−1925)

En Botgörerska (Botgörerskan) / Die Büsserin / Una poenitentium / A Penitential Psalm

opus 39

Print
  • Year of composition: 1890 (according to Sohlmans Musiklexikon, vol. 3, 1976)
  • Work category: Mixed choir with solo voice(s) and orchestra
  • Text author: Iwar Damm ('Dichtung, mit freier Benutzung einer alten Schwedischen Hymne aus dem Katolischen Mittelalter von Iwar Damm componirt für Sopran-Solo, Chor, Streichorchester und Orgel')
  • Dedication: Printed on the piano reduction: 'Seinem Freunde Albert Bitter'
  • Duration: Approx. 10-15 min

Instrumentation

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Solo voices/choir

Mixed choir (S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B.) with soprano solo

Examples of printed editions

Friedrich Luckhardt, F. L. 791 (piano reduction)
Levande musikarv, Stockholm 2021. Critical edition by B. Tommy Andersson.

Location for score and part material

Handwritten parts at Musik- och teaterbiblioteket

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: Z/Sv (score and 2 piano reductions)

Description of work

Andante molto espressivo D major 3/4


Libretto/text

Choir: O Regina, virgo poli,
me committo tibi soli

Solo: Himladrottning, Du som slutit världens frälsning i Din famn / Himmelskön'gin, reine Jungfrau, die du trugst der Welt Erlöser / Heaven's queen in lustre flowing from the holy Saviour's face


Media files

Edition Swedish Musical Heritage