Matériel : Vocal Score
Composed in 1823 but not performed during his lifetime Franz Schubert s Fierabras is a number opera with spoken dialogue in the manner of opéra comique. It is based on the medieval legends associated with Charlemagne including that of Eginhard and Emma and draws on the old French heroic epic (chanson de geste).Emma the daughter of Charlemagne secretly loves the knight Eginhard who is not befitting of her rank. The heathen Moorish prince Fierabras who after being defeated by Charlemagne falls into French captivity and converts to Christianity is also in love with Emma. His sister Florinda on the other hand loves the Franconianknight Roland who is being held prisoner by the Moors and whom she helps to escape. After several military conflicts where Charlemagne s army finally conquers the Moors the lovers reunite. Only Fierabras who is reprieved renounces his love and accepts the liaison between Emma and Eginhard.Urtext edition based on the New Schubert Edition Detailed foreword (Ger/Eng) by Christine Martin including information on the work s genesis reception and performance history.Uncluttered idiomatic Piano reduction.Also available:BA5557 hardback full scoreBA5557-72 performance material for hire
SKU: BA.BA05557
ISBN 9790006497263. 33 x 26 cm inches. Language: German. Text: Josef Kupelwieser.
Compos ed in 1823 but not performed during his lifetime, Franz Schubert’s Fierabras is a “number opera†with spoken dialogue in the manner of opra comique. It is based on the medieval legends associated with Charlemagne, including that of Eginhard and Emma, and draws on the old French heroic epic (chanson de geste). Emma, the daughter of Charlemagne secretly loves the knight Eginhard who is not befitting of her rank. The heathen Moorish prince Fierabras who, after being defeated by Charlemagne, falls into French captivity and converts to Christianity, is also in love with Emma. His sister Florinda on the other hand loves the Franconian knight Roland who is being held prisoner by the Moors and whom she helps to escape. After several military conflicts where Charlemagne’s army finally conquers the Moors, the lovers reunite. Only Fierabras who is reprieved, renounces his love and accepts the liaison between Emma and Eginhard.
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MUSICOLOGICA LLY SOUND - A reliable musical text based on all available sources - A description of the sources - Information on the genesis and history of the work - Valuable notes on performance practice - Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions ... AND PRACTICAL - Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them - A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format - Excellent print quality - Superior paper and binding
