Ernst Krenek
23.08.1900—22.12.1991

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Ernst Krenek
Journey Through the Austrian Alps | Liederzyklus | op. 62 | for medium voice and piano | original version

Work Details
Opus: op. 62
Year of composition: 1929
Subtitle: Liederzyklus
Version: original version
Scored for: for medium voice and piano
Composer: Ernst Krenek
Text Author: Ernst Krenek
Original Language: Deutsch
Soloinstruments/Soloists: medium voice
Table of Contents: : Motiv (BAND 1); : Verkehr; : Kloster in den Alpen; : Wetter; : Traurige Stunde; : Friedhof im Gebirgsdorf; : Regentag (BAND 2); : Unser Wein; : Rückblick; Krenek Ernst: Auf und ab; : Alpenbewohner; : Politik (BAND 3); : Gewitter; : Heimweh; : Heisser Tag am See; : Kleine Stadt in den Südlichen Alpen (BAND 4); : Ausblick nach Süden; : Entscheidung; : Heimkehr; : Epilog
Duration (min): 75
Licensing: Licensing Request
World Première
Location: Leipzig / Germany
Date: 17.01.1930
Main Soloists: Hans Duhan, T; Ernst Krenek, pno
Work Introduction

In either of its versions, the “travel book” is one of Krenek’s most often-performed pieces. The text, which the young composer wrote himself, is also effective without music; it is an atmospheric picture of the Austrian landscape, reflecting Krenek’s love of his homeland and its [...]

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