Franz Berwald (1796−1868)

Den 4 juli 1844. Konung Oscar! - Fantasiestycke [On 4 July, 1844. King Oscar (I of Sweden)! - Fantasia]

Print
  • Year of composition: 1844
  • Work category: Voice and piano
  • Text author: Göran Gabriel Ingelman (1788-1844)
  • First performed: 19 November 1844 in Storkyrkan, Stockholm. Soloist: Rudolf Walin, bass
  • Duration: Approx. 1-5 min

Examples of printed editions

Monumenta Musicae Svecicae. Franz Berwald, Sämtliche Werke. Vol. 16.
Bärenreiter, BA 4916

Literature

See Monumenta Musicae Svecicae. Franz Berwald, Sämtliche Werke. Band 16. Bärenreiter, BA 4916

Description of work

Recitative: Poco andante E-flat major 4/4 (C)
Aria: Andantino A-flat major 4/4 (C)

Work comment

This piece was probably composed on the occasion of the crowning of King Oscar I of Sweden in 1844

Libretto/text

Recitative: Swea, hjeltemodren satt på sin fjällthron högt i Norden

Aria: O Wår, med hoppet hand i hand, flyg öfver kungastad och land