Kongen, Op.19 (Halvorsen, Johan)
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Dramatic Suite of 3 Movements
Complete Score
*#80037 - 5.59MB, 70 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 363x⇩
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Schissel (2010/9/29)
Publisher Info.:
Copenhagen: Hansen, n.d.(ca.1905?). Plate 13563.
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General Information
| Work Title | Kongen, Op.19 |
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| Alternative Title | Incidental Music to Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's Kongen (The King). |
| Composer | Halvorsen, Johan |
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| Opus/Catalogue Number | Op.19 |
| Key | Suite only: D minor - A major - C major |
| Movements/Sections | Suite: 3 |
| First Performance | Portions were premiered in 1904. Poss the suite complete in 1917. |
| First Publication | ca.1905. |
| Librettist | Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (1832−1910) |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Dedication | Christian Sinding (1856-1941) |
| Average Duration | Suite only: 17 minutes |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | Suite: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets in B♭, Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, Trumpets in F, 3 Trombones, Tuba, 2 Timpani, Small Drum, Cymbals, Triangle, Harp, Strings |
Misc. Comments
Incidental music to a play. Also has a suite for orchestra from the incidental music.
Section List (suite)
- Symphonisches Intermezzo (Moderato assai)
- Hyrdepigernes Dans (Allegretto)
- Elegi (Andante con moto)
Re first (partial) performance, see list of 1904-8 performances and this as well.

