Bror Beckman (1866−1929)

Gambla Gastar [Old ghosts]

opus 7

Print
  • Year of composition: Published in 1897 (according to the Svenskt Biografiskt Lexikon)
  • Work category: Voice and orchestra
  • Text author: Johnny Roosval (1879-1965)
  • First performed: Stockholm, 1st June, 1906; orchestra under the baton of Tor Aulin
  • Duration: 6 min
  • Detailed duration: 5 ½ minutes (according to an annotation in the score)

Instrumentation

3*.2.2.3* / 4.3.3.1 / timp, perc / str
(picc, dbn)

Solo voices/choir

Baritone solo

Examples of printed editions

Piano reduction: Carl Gehrmans Musikförlag, C. G. 793

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket

Description of work

Poco Allegretto A minor 6/8, Maestoso F-sharp minor 4/4 (C), Tempo 1 A minor 6/8, Maestoso A major 4/4 (C), Tempo 1 A minor 6/8


Libretto/text

Och riddaren red sig i skogen ut.
Gud skydde de gambla gastar!