Maximilian Robespierre, Op.55 (Litolff, Henry Charles)

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: S. Richault, n.d. Plate R. 8308.
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Misc. Notes Plate number suggests a possible publication date as early as 1848. This reprint dates from after 1862. Published under the title Le dernier jour de la terreur.
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Publisher. Info. Braunschweig: Henry Litolff's Verlag, [1856]. Plate 1246.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1656.
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12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1, 2 (F), 3, 4 (C) • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Cymbals, Bass Drum, Snare Drum • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Publisher. Info. Braunschweig: Henry Litolff's Verlag, [1856]. Plate 859.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1656.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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14 more: Flute and Piccolo • Oboe • Clarinets • Bassoon • Horns • Trumpets • Trombones • Euphonium/Tuba • Timpani and Percussion • Violin I • Violin II • Viola • Cello • Double Bass

Arranger Charles Woodhouse
Publisher. Info. London: Hawkes and Son, 1913. Plate H. & S. 5066.
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For Piano (Brahms)
Arranger Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Publisher. Info. Arranger's manuscript, 1852 (May).
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Work Title Maximilian Robespierre
Alternative. Title Le dernier jour de la terreur ; Dràme symphonique
Ouverture zum Trauerspiel ; Trauerspiel von R. Griepenkerl
Composer Litolff, Henry Charles
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.55
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IHL 14
Key F minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 (Andante - Allegro impetuoso)
First Publication. 1850 ? or earlier Braunschweig: Meyer / Paris: Richault (?)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 12 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra: 2 flutes/piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B), 2 bassoons + 4 horns (2 F, 2 C), 2 trumpets (C), 3 trombones + timpani, bass drum, cymbals, snare drum + strings

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Publication as Maximilian Robespierre by Meyer in Braunschweig noted in Monatsbericht (1850), p.130 (full score) and also in various piano reductions.

Usually as overture to ... as early as 1850, which seems to be about as early as it is mentioned (which does not by itself imply that Litolff wrote incidental music or an opera on the subject. Still, will tag as an overture.) - Schissel