Tragic Overture, Op.81 (Brahms, Johannes)

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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1881. Plate 8189.
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Overtüren und Variationen für Orchester
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Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1926-27. Plate J.B. 6.
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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1881. Plate 8237.
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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1881. Plate 8213.
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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1881]. Plate 8288.
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General Information

Work Title Tragic Overture
Alternative. Title Tragische Ouvertüre
Name Translations 悲剧序曲; 悲劇序曲; 悲劇的序曲; Ouverture tragique; 비극적 서곡; Obertura trágica; Traaginen alkusoitto; Ouverture Tragica; Tragikus nyitány; Tragisk ouvertyr; Tragisch ouverture; Tragisk ouverture; Obertura tràgica; Трагическая увертюра (Брамс)
Name Aliases Ouverture tragique op. 81; Obertura tragica; Tragic Overture, Op. 81
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 177010812; GND: 300027125; BNF: 13909031k
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.81
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 142
Key D minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's Allegro ma non troppo — Molto più moderato — Tempo primo ma tranquillo
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1880
First Performance. 1880-12-26 in Vienna
Vienna Philharmonic / Hans Richter
First Publication. 1881 – Berlin: N. Simrock
Average DurationAvg. Duration 14 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, strings
Discography All Music Guide
External Links Wikipedia article
Classical Archives article
KDH Listening Guide
Extra Information Version History
  • Composed for orchestra in 1880
  • Arranged by Brahms for piano 4 hands, December 1880

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