Previously un-published work:
Carl Maria von Weber:
Trauer-Musik
J 116
Reconstructed by
Mark Goddard
for
Four Part Choir (SATB)
Baritone Soloist
Flute
2 Clarinets in Bb
2 Bassoons
2 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in Bb
Bass Trombone
Timpani
Duration: approx. 7 minutes
Programme Note
Trauer-Musik or “Mourning Music” by Weber, composed for the actor Max Heigel.
This previously unpublished work by Carl Maria Von Weber was completed in 1811: a pivotal year in Weber’s career. He met and worked with the Munich court clarinettist Heinrich Baermann and composed the Concertino in E Major for him, as well as the two concerti (J. 114 and J. 118).
Max Heigel, a German actor, poet and librettist, was a friend of Weber’s and in this same year, Max’s father died, prompting the composition of Trauer-Musik (J. 116) which was written between composing the two clarinet concerti.
This edition is available as follows:
- Full Score (24 printed pages)
- Vocal Score including piano reduction (16pp)
- Full set of instrumental parts
Download the Preface (PDF)
This includes a translation of the German text into English: Weber TRAUER-MUSIK Preface
Sample pages (PDF)
Weber TRAUER-MUSIK Full Score example pages
Weber TRAUER-MUSIK Vocal Score example pages
Audio file (MP3)
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