Edmond Passy (1789−1870)

Den nordiska Qvinnan [The Nordic woman]

opus 9

Print

Overture: Andante mesto - Vivace marcato
1. Marcia
2. Kör av kämpar [Choir of warriors]: Andante
3: Allegro maestoso

  • Year of composition: 1834
  • Work category: Incidental music
  • Text author: P. A. Granberg [most likely referring to Per Adolf Granberg, 1770-1841]
  • First performed: 1834
  • Duration: Approx. 25-30 min

Instrumentation

2.2.2.2 / 2.2.3.0 / 2 bugles, 2 kenthorns [Royal Kent bugles] / timp /

Solo voices/choir

Male choir (T.T.B.B). with soloist elements in bass I+II. The tenor II part is labelled "Basso Imo eller [or] Tenore II".

Location for score and part material

Handwritten parts material (albeit no score) of the same period can be found at the Musik- och teaterbiblioteket.

  • Possible call no. and autograph comment:

Description of work

Overture: Andante mesto G minor 3/4, Vivace marcato B-flat major 2/4
1. Marcia: E-flat major 4/4, A-flat major, Da capo
2. Chor af Kämpar [Choir of warriors]: Andante E major 4/4
3: Allegro maestoso A major 4/4, Più mosso energico F-sharp minor 2/4


Libretto/text

No. 3. Chor af Kämpar [Choir of warriors]: Bland svallande vågor och härjande lågor med styrka och mod vi kämpar från Norden bevisa för jorden vårt manliga blod.