München

Ein Gedächtniswalzer für großes Orchester

2. Fassung

large orchestra

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The original version of this work was composed as an “occasional waltz” for the film München which was banned at short notice by Hitler and Goebbels. This second version dating from 1945 alludes to the destruction of the composer’s native city in air raids and thereby unites both the political and personal memories of Richard Strauss. This is particularly borne out by the trio added to this version “Minore – in memoriam”. The gentle flow of the waltz is repeatedly interrupted by loud and dissonant chords. The music is a reflection of the emotional interplay between remembrance and destruction.

Orchestral Cast

3 (3. auch Picc.) · 2 · Engl. Hr. · 3 · Bassklar. · 2 · Kfg. - 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 - P. S. (Trgl. · Glsp.) - Hfe. - Str.

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Title:

München

Ein Gedächtniswalzer für großes Orchester

2. Fassung

Edition:

Performance material

Publisher/Label:

Fürstner Musikverlag

Year of composition:

1945

Opus:

o. Op. AV. 140

Duration:

10 ′

World Premiere:

March 31, 1951 · Wien (A)
Conductor: Fritz Lehmann · Wiener Symphoniker

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Product number:

LAF 3835-01

Delivery rights:

Distribution rights for Germany

Persons

Richard Strauss (Composer)

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