Andreas Randel (1806−1864)

Overture [to Fiskarstugan]

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  • Year of composition: Probably 1843 considering the date of its first performance
  • Work category: Orchestral works in one movement
  • First performed: 4 January 1844, Kungliga teatern (Royal Theatre [the Gustavian Opera]), Stockholm
  • Arrangement/revision: The piece has also been arranged for wind orchestra (possibly by Randel himself)
  • Duration: Approx. 5-10 min

Instrumentation

3*.2.2.2 / 4.2.3.0 / timp / str
(picc)

Location for score and part material

A copy of the orchestra material (in manuscript of the same period) can be found in the Musik- och teaterbiblioteket.

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket

Description of work

Grave C minor 4/4 (C), Andante 2/4, Allegro agitato alla breve
The Swedish folk song 'Den bergtagna' is quoted in the andante part


Work comment

The operetta 'Fiskarstugan' lyrics were written by August Säfström, who also composed the music, which Randel arranged and orchestrated. Randel also composed the overture.