Le carnaval romain, H 95 (Berlioz, Hector)

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Editor Charles Malherbe (1853–1911)
Felix Weingartner (1863–1942)
Publisher. Info. Hector Berlioz Werke, Serie II, Band 5
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1901. Plate H.B. 10.
Reprinted Roman Carnival and Other Overtures in Full Score
Mineola: Dover Publications, 2012.
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Misc. Notes #387464 This score includes measure numbers.
Part of the research project Romantic Overtures, 1820-1850
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: A. Cranz, n.d.(ca.1915). Plate C. 45002.
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Misc. Notes Includes a piano reduction placed underneath the score.
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Parts

12 more: Flute 1, 2 (also Piccolo) • Oboe 1, 2 (also English Horn) • Clarinet 1, 2 (in A; alternate parts in B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (in C), 3, 4 (in E) / Alternate Parts in F • Trumpet 1, 2 (in D); Cornet 1, 2 (in A) / Alternate parts in B♭ (Cornet=Trumpet) • Trombone 1 (Alternate part), 2, 3 • Timpani, Cymbals, Triangle, 2 Tambourines • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Editor Charles Malherbe (1853–1911)
Felix Weingartner (1863–1942)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate Orch. B. 1140.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Gignoux (2020/9/12)

Editor Jacques Gignoux
Publisher. Info. Jacques Gignoux, 2019.
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Misc. Notes transposed from above: Breitkopf & Härtel 1901, plate H.B. 10
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Flutes (2nd doubling Piccolo), 2 Oboes (2nd doubling English Horn), 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns and Double Bass (Clements)
Arranger Patrick Clements (b. 1943)
Publisher. Info. Patrick Clements, 2018.
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For 2 Pianos (Singer)
Arranger Otto Singer II (1863-1931)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: F.E.C. Leuckart, n.d. Plate F.E.C.L. 5484.
Reissue - Vienna: Universal Edition, n.d.(after 1901).
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For Piano 4 Hands (Wrede)
Arranger Ferdinand Wrede (1827–1899)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Schlesinger, n.d. Plate S.2986.
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Arranger Ferdinand Wrede (1827–1899)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1909. Plate 20642.
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For Piano (Taubmann)
Arranger Otto Taubmann (1859–1929)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(1901). Plate 23802.
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Feduol (2024/1/3)

Editor Hu Haipeng (b. 1984)
Publisher. Info. Hu Haipeng, 2018.
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General Information

Work Title Le Carnaval romain: ouverture caractéristique
Alternative. Title Roman Carnival Overture
Name Translations Karnawał rzymski; 로마의 사육제 서곡; Le carnaval romain; Rimski Karneval; Римски Карневал; [7 more...]Carnevale romano; ローマの謝肉祭; Le Carnaval romain; Rimski Karneval (Berlioz); Римський карнавал; Римский карнавал; La Roma Karnavalo
Name Aliases 서곡 로마의 사육제; Le carnaval romain, ouverture caractéristique, Op. 9
Authorities WorldCat; VIAF: 185089854; LCCN: n81148981; GND: 300019157; BNF: 139084992; BNE: XX3385631
Composer Berlioz, Hector
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. H 95 ; Œuvre 9
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IHB 10
Key A major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1844
First Performance. 1844-02-03 in Paris, Salle Herz.
First Publication. 1844
Dedication Prince von Hohenzollern-Hechingen
Average DurationAvg. Duration 10 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra: 2 flutes (1 also piccolo), 2 oboes (1 also English Horn), 2 clarinets,
2(4) bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 cornets, 3 trombones
timpani, percussion (3 players: cymbals, triangle, 2 tambourines), harp, strings
Related Works Based on themes from Benvenuto Cellini, H 76
External Links Wikipedia article (French)
On-line score (Scorch format) at Berlioz website

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Based on themes from Benvenuto Cellini (one of which originates from the Gloria of the 1825 Messe solennelle).

Publication History

  • Paris: 1844, Œuvre 9 (full score)
  • Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. (1901), as part of Hector Berlioz Werke (1900–07), Serie II, Band V, edited by Charles Malherbe and Felix Weingartner
  • Kassel: Bärenreiter, 2000, BA 5460, as part of New Berlioz Edition (1967–2005), Volume 20, edited by Diana Bickley


[hide]Compositions and Literary Works by Hector Berlioz
Operas

Les francs-juges, H 23 · Benvenuto Cellini, H 76 · Les Troyens, H 133 · Béatrice et Bénédict, H 138

Symphonies

Symphonie fantastique, H 48 · Harold en Italie, H 68 · Roméo et Juliette, H 79 · Grande symphonie funèbre et triomphale, H 80

Concert Overtures

Grande ouverture de Waverley, H 26 · Grande ouverture du Roi Lear, H 53 · Intrata di Rob-Roy MacGregor, H 54 · Le carnaval romain, H 95 · Le Corsaire, H 101

Liturgical works

Messe solennelle, H 20 · Grande messe des morts, H 75 · Te Deum, H 118

Other choral works

Lélio, ou le retour à la vie, H 55 · La damnation de Faust, H 111 · Tristia, H 119 · Vox populi, H 120 · L’enfance du Christ, H 130

Songs and cantatas

Herminie, H 29 · Cléopâtre, H 36 · Irlande, H 38 · Les nuits d’été, H 81 · Feuillets d’album, H 121 · Fleurs des landes, H 124

Writings

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