Bruch, Max

Preface

Bruch, Max – Frithjof op. 23, Szenen aus der Frithjof-Sage von Esaias Tegnér für Männerchor, Solostimmen und Orchester (Vocal score with German & English libretto)

Scenes from the Frithjof saga by Esaias Tegnér for male choir, solo voices and orchestra

Frithjof’s journey home. p.1
Ingeborg’s bridal procession to King Ring. p.42
Frithjof’s revenge. Burning of the temple. Curse. p.47
Frithjof’s farewell to Nordland. p.106
Ingeborg’s lament. p.129
Frithjof at sea. p.139

Preface
Today, Max Bruch is considered one of the forgotten composers—a stark contrast to his popularity during the second half of the 19th century, when he was regarded as “one of the most important and versatile composers of the present day.”¹ However, one of his numerous works, the Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, has remained part of the select canon of its genre into the 21st century. It is an integral part of the repertoire of the great violin virtuosos of both past and present, standing alongside the violin concertos of Ludwig van Beethoven, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, and Johannes Brahms. The striking contrast between the worldwide fame of this work and the neglect of the rest of Bruch’s oeuvre is both curious and tragic. Equally remarkable is the fact that Bruch’s reputation in …

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