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When lilacs last in the door-yard bloom'd
A requiem "for those we love"
Als Flieder jüngst mir im Garten blüht'. Ein Requiem "für die, die wir lieben"
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Description
Paul Hindemith’s fruitful compositional association with American literature is best highlighted by his ‘Lilac Requiem’ based on the poem, When lilacs last in the door-yard bloom’d by Walt Whitman. Hindemith began composing this work – which he temporarily entitled ‘An American Requiem’ – in exile shortly after his naturalization in America.
Incidentally, his admiration of Whitman and this particular poem go back much further: he created a setting of its ninth verse in 3 Hymnen von Walt Whitman in 1919, and again as one of the 9 English Songs (1942–1944), which was also incorporated into the Requiem in orchestrated form. However, Hindemith’s oratorio is not only a tribute to the literature of the country which was so eager to offer him a home, but also an expression of his grief, despair, and sympathy for the fate of the Jews during the Nazi dictatorship.
Incidentally, his admiration of Whitman and this particular poem go back much further: he created a setting of its ninth verse in 3 Hymnen von Walt Whitman in 1919, and again as one of the 9 English Songs (1942–1944), which was also incorporated into the Requiem in orchestrated form. However, Hindemith’s oratorio is not only a tribute to the literature of the country which was so eager to offer him a home, but also an expression of his grief, despair, and sympathy for the fate of the Jews during the Nazi dictatorship.
Orchestral Cast
Picc. · 1 · 1 · Engl. Hr. · 1 · Bassklar. · 1 · Kfg. - 3 · Signal-Trp. (hinter der Bühne) · 2 · 2 · 1 - P. S. (Trgl. · hg. Beck. · Beckenpaar · 4 Röhrengl. · Gong · Rührtr. · kl. Tr. · gr. Tr. · Chimes · Glsp.) (3 Spieler) - Org. - Str.
Content
Prelude
I "When lilacs..."
II Arioso "In the swamp..."
III March "Over the breast of the spring..."
IV "O western orb..."
V Arioso "Sing on, there is the swamp..."
VI Song "O how shall I warble..."
VII Introduction and Fugue "Lo! body and soul..."
VIII "Sing on! you gray-brown bird..."
IX Death Carol "Come, lovely and soothing Death..."
X "To the tally of my soul..."
XI Finale "Passing the visions..."
I "When lilacs..."
II Arioso "In the swamp..."
III March "Over the breast of the spring..."
IV "O western orb..."
V Arioso "Sing on, there is the swamp..."
VI Song "O how shall I warble..."
VII Introduction and Fugue "Lo! body and soul..."
VIII "Sing on! you gray-brown bird..."
IX Death Carol "Come, lovely and soothing Death..."
X "To the tally of my soul..."
XI Finale "Passing the visions..."
More Information
Title:
When lilacs last in the door-yard bloom'd
A requiem "for those we love"
Als Flieder jüngst mir im Garten blüht'. Ein Requiem "für die, die wir lieben"
für Mezzosopran, Bariton, gemischten Chor und Orchester
Text von Walt Whitman. Deutsch von Paul Hindemith
Language:
German, English
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
1946
Duration:
60 ′0 ′′
World Premiere:
May 14, 1946 · New York, NY (USA)
New York City Center
Conductor: Robert Shaw · Collegiate Chorale
New York City Center
Conductor: Robert Shaw · Collegiate Chorale
Technical Details
Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LS 2286-01
Manufacturer:
Preview/Media Contents
Audio:
Video:
Robert Shaw: Preparing a Masterpiece: Hindemith "When Lilacs Last ... "
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