Vergißmeinnicht, WAB 93
| Vergißmeinnicht | |
|---|---|
| by Anton Bruckner | |
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Bartholomäus and Katharina church, Kronstorf | |
| Key | D major |
| Catalogue | WAB 93 |
| Form | Cantata |
| Language | German |
| Composed | 1845 – Kronstorf |
| Dedication |
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| Vocal | SSAATTBB choir – SATB soloists |
| Instrumental | Piano |
Vergißmeinnicht (Do not forget me), WAB 93, is a cantata composed by Anton Bruckner in 1845.
History
When he staid in Kronstorf, Bruckner composed in 1845 the first version of this cantata as Musikalischer Versuch nach dem Kammer-Styl (Musical essay in chamber style), which he signed as Candidatus (candidate) for his Lehrbefähingsprüfung (teacher aggregation).[1][2] Bruckner's examination, which was held in Linz on 27 and 28 May 1845, was successful.[3]
A slightly modified,[4][2] second version was dedicated to Alois Knauer, the parish priest of Kronstorf.[1] The performance occurred on 21 June 1845 (Knauer's name day) or the evening before.[3]
The third version, entitled Vergißmeinnicht (Do not forget me), was sent to Friedrich Mayer, who was at that time prebendary and choirmaster of the St. Florian Abbey,[1] to remind him of the promise to provide Bruckner with an employment in the Abbey after his successful teacher examination. It is not known when it was performed.[3][5]
The manuscripts of the first and second versions are stored at the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek. The manuscript of the third version is stored in the archive of the St. Florian Abbey. A facsimile of the third version was first issued in band I, pp. 286–300 of the Göllerich/Auer biography.[3]
The three versions of the cantata are put in Band XXII/1 No. 1 of the Gesamtausgabe.[6]
Text and music
The work is based on the eleven-strophe poem "Es blühten wunderschön auf der Au" (The meadow was in lovely bloom) by an unknown author.
The cantata in D major is scored for SSAATTBB choir, SATB soloists and piano.[3] The 149-bar long work is in seven movements:[3][2]
- Introduction: four-part mixed choir, Munter
- Recitative: soprano,
- Aria: soprano and alto, Andante
- Duet: soprano and alto, Allegro
- Quartet: soprano, alto, tenor and bass, Adagio
- Duet: tenor and bass, Moderato
- Finale: eight-part mixed choir a cappella, Andante
The third version is 7 bars shorter (142 bars), and the first duet: soprano and alto, is replaced by a duet: soprano and tenor.[3]
Discography
There is no recording of any version of the cantata as yet.
References
- 1 2 3 C. Howie, Chapter I, p. 31
- 1 2 3 U. Harten, pp. 296-297
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C. van Zwol, p. 711
- ↑ C. van Zwol, pp. 58-59
- ↑ U. Harten, p. 464
- ↑ Gesamtausgabe – Kantaten und Chorwerke mit Orchester
Sources
- August Göllerich, Anton Bruckner. Ein Lebens- und Schaffens-Bild, c. 1922 – posthumous edited by Max Auer by G. Bosse, Regensburg, 1932
- Uwe Harten, Anton Bruckner. Ein Handbuch. Residenz Verlag, Salzburg, 1996. ISBN 3-7017-1030-9
- Anton Bruckner – Sämtliche Werke, Band XXII/1: Kantaten und Chorwerke I (1845–1855), Musikwissenschaftlicher Verlag der Internationalen Bruckner-Gesellschaft, Franz Burkhart, Rudolf H. Führer and Leopold Nowak (Editor), Vienna, 1987
- Cornelis van Zwol, Anton Bruckner 1824–1896 – Leven en werken, uitg. Thoth, Bussum, Netherlands, 2012. ISBN 978-90-6868-590-9
- Crawford Howie, Anton Bruckner - A documentary biography, online revised edition
External links
- Musikalischer Versuch nach dem Kammer-Styl D-Dur, WAB 93 a/b Critical discography by Hans Roelofs (German)
- Vergißmeinnicht D-Dur, WAB 93c Critical discography by Hans Roelofs (German)
