Isidor Dannström (1812−1897)
Duellanterna [The Duelists]
Comic duet with accompaniment for piano
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- Year of composition: Probably 1849–1850
- Work category: Voices and piano
- Text author: Unknown
- Duration: 5 min
Examples of printed editions
P. A. Huldberg, Stockholm, [1877?]
Abraham Lundquist, Stockholm n. d.
Under the title Kanonen Duell, Komisches Duett: Max Leichssenring, Hamburg n. d.
Description of work
Allegro moderato A-flat major 4/4
Work comment
This duet was performed in Karlstad on 9 October 1850 by the Italian tenor Francesco Ciaffei together with an anonymous singer, according to a preserved poster dedicated to Ciaffei. He had come to Sweden in August of 1848 and probably came in contact with Dannström during 1849.