Genoveva, Op.81 (Schumann, Robert)

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BachFan (2022/6/20)

Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1847-1848.
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): Mus. ms. autogr. Schumann, R. 1
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Caprotti (2009/3/11)

Editor Clara Schumann (1819–1896)
Publisher. Info. Robert Schumanns Werke, Serie IX.
Grössere Gesangwerke mit Orchester oder mehren Instrumenten

Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1879-1912. Plate R.S. 81.
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Misc. Notes Full score published in 1887. See Hofmeister's Monatsbericht (1887), p.103. (Though "Ausgegeben 1886" on the first page of the overture suggests that this score, including the overture, was issued in 1886, whatever HMB says.)
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Overture

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Dandeutsch (2017/4/15)

Editor Clara Schumann (1819–1896)
Publisher. Info. Robert Schumanns Werke, Serie II: Ouverturen
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1882. Plate R.S. 6.
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Misc. Notes scan: score scanned at 600dpi (High Quality Scanning) This score includes measure numbers.
Part of the research project Romantic Overtures, 1820-1850 (#467357)
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Overture

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Generoso (2009/1/11)

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(ca.1890).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Misc. Notes #48082: In the Bassoon II part, rehearsal letter "F" should appear one measure earlier.
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Vocal Scores

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4 more: Act I • Act II • Act III • Act IV

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Arranger Clara Schumann (1819–1896), piano reduction
Language German
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C. F. Peters, n.d.(1880). Plate 6443.
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Misc. Notes facing pages
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Ralph Theo Misch (2010/7/19)

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Ralph Theo Misch (2010/7/19)

Arranger Clara Schumann (1819–1896), piano reduction
Language English / German
Translator Louisa Vance (fl.1874?-87?), English text
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer and Co., n.d.[1887].
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project. Mentioned as "just published" in The Musical Times..." March 1, 1887"! 1874 (or earlier) fl. date for Vance because an 1874 (September 1) MTimes mentions a Schumann "Faust" she translated.
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Selections

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Feduol (2023/4/30)

Arranger Clara Schumann (1819–1896), piano reduction
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1851). Plate 3388.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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For Piano Solo (Kirchner)

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Schissel (2010/8/21)

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Schissel (2010/8/21)

Arranger Theodor Kirchner (1823-1903)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C. F. Peters, n.d.[1880]. Plate 6340.
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Overture

For Piano and Harmonium (Reinhard)

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Arranger August Reinhard (1831-1912)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Carl Simon, n.d.[1898]. Plate C.S. 2184.
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For Piano 4 hands (Horn)

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Arranger August Horn (1825–1893)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.[1887]. Plate 7022.
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For Piano 4 hands

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Morel (2011/11/23)

Editor Louis Oesterle (1854–1932)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1909. Plate 21031.
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For Piano solo

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Peter (2007/7/3)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.[1887]. Plate 7023
From collection: Ouverturen-Album
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Librettos

German

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Fynnjamin (2011/3/5)

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Fynnjamin (2011/3/5)

Publisher. Info. Dresden: C. C. Meinhold & Söhne, n.d.(ca.1870s?).
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Matthew Bishop conducts the Florida State University Symphony Orchestra (overture only. November 8, 2014, Opperman Music Hall)

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General Information

Work Title Genoveva
Alternative. Title
Name Translations ゲノフェーファ; Геновева; Ջենովևա; 格诺费娃; Jenovéfa
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 180230746; LCCN: nr92024587; GND: 300145055; BNF: 14013033m; BNE: XX3163841
Composer Schumann, Robert
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.81
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IRS 48
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 acts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1847-8
  • The full score of the opera in the complete works edition says completed 4 August 1848, and elsewhere it says "Componirt 1847 und 1848".
First Performance. 1850-06-25 in Leipzig
First Publication. 1851
Librettist Schumann, after Johann Ludwig Tieck (1773-1853), Friedrich Hebbel (1813-1863)
Language German
Average DurationAvg. Duration 2 hours
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Vocal: See below
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
4 horns (2 valved, 2 natural), 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, strings
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Roles

  • Genoveva, Siegfried's wife: Soprano
  • Golo, Siegfried's head servant: Tenor
  • Siegfried, Count of Brabante: Baritone
  • Hidulfus, Bishop of Trier: Baritone
  • Margaretha, a servant: Soprano
  • Drago, an old steward: Bass
  • Balthasar, Siegfried's servant: Bass
  • Caspar, a hunter: Baritone
  • Angelo: Baritone
  • Conrad, Siegfried's farmhand: Baritone
  • Chorus: SATB