Andreas Hallén (1846−1925)

Vom Pagen und der Königstochter

opus 6

Print
  • Year of composition: 1871
  • Work category: Mixed choir with solo voice(s) and orchestra
  • Text author: Emanuel Geibel
  • Dedication: Sr. Majestät dem König von Schweden und Norwegen Oscar II in tiefster Ehrfurcht zugeignet
  • Duration: Approx. 25-30 min

Instrumentation

Exact instrumentation unknown. The title page of the piano reduction informs 'grosses Orchester'.

Solo voices/choir

Solo voices: 2 sopranos (Prinzessin, Die Königin), 1 mezzo-soprano (Die Nixe), 1 tenor (Der Page), 1 bass (Der König)
Mixed choir, S.A.T.B

Examples of printed editions

Piano reduction, choral parts and prelude in arrangement for piano four hands: Fritzsch, Leipzig 1877

Description of work

1st Ballade: Allegro moderato F major 4/4 9

2nd Ballade: Allegro C minor 4/4

3rd Ballade: Allegretto ma non troppo A major 6/8

4th Ballade: Vorspiel /Polonaise): Mässig bewegt F major 3/4