Jan van Boom (1807−1872)

Grosse Concert-Symphonie für Piano und Orchester / Grand Concerto-Symphonique pour Piano et Orchestre [E minor]

opus 24

Print

[I.] Allegro
[II.] Chorale
[III.] Finale

  • Year of composition: Uncertain (William III of the Netherlands reigned in 1849-1890. See also commentary below.)
  • Work category: Piano and orchestra
  • Dedication: According to the autograph: 'componiert und Sr Majestät Dem König von Holland Wilhelm III in tiefester Unterthänigkeit zugeignet von J van Boom'
    According to the printed score: 'composé et dédié à sa Majesté Guillame III Roi des Pays-Bas très hûmblement par J. van Boom'
  • Duration: Approx. 20-25 min
  • Detailed duration: Uncertain

Instrumentation

2.2.2.2 / 4.2.3.0 / timp / str

Solo voices/choir

pno

Examples of printed editions

Rylander & Comp., ed. no. 341/342 (piano reduction; no. 341 according to the cover, no. 342 according to the score pages)

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket

Description of work

[I.] Allegro E minor 4/4 (C)
[II.] Chorale. Adagio ma non troppo C major 4/4 (C)
[III.] Finale. Allegro E minor 6/8

Work comment

The autograph states that van Boom is Professor and member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. He was elected member of the Academy in 1844, and in 1859, he was appointed Professor (in Sweden).