Bernhard Crusell (1775−1838)

Potpurri sur des Airs Suisses

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[I] Introduzione - Kuhreigen [Swiss folk melody]
[II] Der Alpenhirt
[III] Die Alpenlust
[IV] Der Schweizer... - Var 1. - Var 2.

  • Year of composition: Year of composition uncertain [the Royal Kent bugle was patented in 1811]
  • Work category: Other chamber music with winds
  • Duration: Approx. 10-15 min

Instrumentation

third fl, E-flat clar, 3 clar, 2 bsn, serpent, 2 hn, 2 clarino [Jägarhorn], Royal Kent bugle [Kenthorn], alto tbn, tenor tbn, bass tbn, trgl, sn dr, bass dr

Description of work

[I] Introduzione - Kuhreigen [Swiss folk melody]: Andante con moto G major 4/4 (C)
[II] Der Alpenhirt: Andantino quasi Allegretto D major 3/4
[III] Die Alpenlust: Allegro giocoso G major 6/8
[IV] Der Schweizerb... [illegible; probably referring to Schweizerbub] - Var 1. - Var 2.: Andante C major 2/4