Karl-Birger Blomdahl (1916-1968)

Theseus (Teseus). A dramatic poem.

Print
  • Year of composition: 1950
  • Work category: Incidental music
  • Text author: Niko Kazantzakis
  • First performed: 11 October 1950 Sveriges Radio
  • Duration: Approx. 10-15 min

Instrumentation

3*.3.0.0 / 3.1.0.0 / timp, 2 perc, hp
(picc)
perc: tambourine,trgl, tam, cymb

  • Location autograph: Sveriges Radios Musikbibliotek
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: T 108, score is a photocopy

Description of work

Various key signatures, reoccuring E major and ends in E major
1. Maestoso 2/4
2. no tempo markings 3/8 (3 horn)
3. Allegretto 3/8 (ob, hp, perc)
4. no tempo markings 3/7 (3 horn)
5. no tempo markings 2/4 (3 horn)
6. Maestoso 2/4
7. no tempo markings (3 horn)
8. Maestoso 2/4, 3/8, 4/8 in tight rotation
9. Andante 2/4 (fl, hp, perc)
10. Allegretto 3/8 (solo flute)
11. Maestoso 2/4
12. Maestoso 2/4