Johan Helmich Roman (1694-1758)

Sinfonia/Overture in F major [possibly by G F Handel]

BeRI 40

Print

1. ("Andante")
2. Grave [Adagio maestoso]
3. Fuga

  • Year of composition: Year of composition uncertain
  • Work category: Symphony
  • Duration: Approx. 10-15 min
  • Detailed duration: Duration uncertain

Instrumentation

ob, bsn, vn I+II, basso

Location for score and part material

Handwritten material can be found at the Musik- och teaterbiblioteket (Ro:31 a-c, Ro:97[69])

Literature

Bengtsson, Ingmar: J. H. Roman och hans instrumentalmusik (1955)

Description of work

1. ("Andante") F major 4/4 (C)
2. Grave D minor 3/2 [Adagio maestoso D minor 3/4 in one material]
3. Fuga D minor alla breve [4/4 (C)]

Links

Ro:31a
Ro:31b
Ro:31c


Work comment

According to ALVIN, the Swedish digital cultural heritage platform, this work was composed by G.F. Handel, whereas Bengtsson states that 'Hendel' has been struck through on the manuscript at the Musik- och teaterbiblioteket