Ivar Hallström (1826−1901)

Mjölnarvargen (Qvarnvargen). Operett i 1 Akt [Mjölnarvargen (approx. The wolf at the mill). Operetta in 1 Act]

Print
  • Year of composition: 1871
  • Work category: Operetta / Comic opera
  • Text author: E. Cormon and E. Carré [probably referring to Eugène Cormon (1811-1903) and Michel (sic) Carré (1822-1872)], translation from French, based on the opéra comique ”Le Diable au moulin” by François-Auguste Gevaert (1859)
  • First performed: 18 February, 1871, at the Gustavian Opera House, Stockholm. Performers: F[ritz] Arlberg (Antoine), P[er] Janzon (Boniface), A[nders] V[iktor] Dahlgren (Fargeau), R[obert] Ohlsson (Picard), H[edvig] Harling (Martha), W[ilhelmina] Söhrling m. Strandberg (Toinette) [according to Ralf, Klas: "Kungliga Teatern i Stockholm. Repertoar 1773-1973" (1974); i.e., The repertoire of the Royal Theatre in Stockholm 1773-1973, published in 1974]
  • Duration: Approx. 60-90 min
  • Detailed duration: Duration uncertain (1 h 7 mins according to a notation in the parts material)

Instrumentation

2*.2.2.2 / 4.2.3.0 / timp, perc / str
(picc)
perc: bass dr, cymb

Solo voices/choir

Solo voices:
Antoine, rik mjölnare [wealthy miller] (bass)
Boniface, arrendator [tenant] (bass)
Fargeau, mjölnardräng [mill hand] (tenor)
Picard, rättsbetjent [approx. a low-ranking policeman] (bass)
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Examples of printed editions

Abr. Lundquist (piano reduction)

Location for score and part material

Handwritten parts material can be found in the collections of the Musik- och teaterbiblioteket

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: Kungliga Teatern, Operetter och tal-pjeser med musik, M 28 [The Royal Theatre. Operettas and plays with music, M 28]

Description of work

Förspel [Introduction (instrumental)]: Allegretto grazioso D major 6/8
1. Terzett [Trio]: Andante con moto G major 2/4
Toinette, Fargeau, Antoine
2. Kuplett och Trio [Cuplé and Trio]: Allegro maë… Read more

Libretto/text

1. Terzett [Trio]:
Nå, så fin! jag säger bara! (Toinette, Fargeau)
Tycker ni mig ståtlig vara? (Antoine)

2. Kuplett och Trio [Cuplé and Trio]:
På bröllop jag bjuder allt folk här i vår trakt (Antoine)
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