J.P.E. Hartmann
Corsarerne
Opera i tre Acter
The Corsairs
Opera in Three Acts
Opus 16
HartW 2
DF 190
Author: Henrik Hertz
Composition: 1832 to 1835.
Already less than a month after the premiere of "Ravnen" (HartW 1) in October 1832, Hartmann started planning a new opera together with the poet Henrik Hertz, and in the middle of January 1833 they had a meeting with the director of The Royal Theatre. A few days later Hartmann received the text for the first scenes of "Corsarerne", the rest of act one followed a month later, and on Hartmann's birthday on 14 May Hertz finished his text. Hartmann end-dated his score 12 March 1835, and the premiere took place on 23 April. In 1883 Hartmann revised his music on the basis of a new version of Hertz's text which had been published in 1860, but this version was never performed. During his visit to Paris in 1839 Hartmann showed the score to Rossini, who was very positive but pointed out that there were too many different motifs.
Original version
Date: 1832-1835.
Hector, Count of Castellione (B.basso (bass) ); Beatrice, the fiancée of Hector (S.soprano ); Helene, a young lady (S.soprano ); Lotario, a painter (T.tenore (tenor) ); Tommaso, majordomo of the count (T.tenore (tenor) ); Marietta, daughter of the gardener (S.soprano ); Ibrahim, chief of the corsairs (T.tenore (tenor) ); Diagoras, a young Greek (Bar.baritono (baritone) ); Pirro, a corsair (Italian) (T.tenore (tenor) )
Music
Ouverture
Moderato marziale - Allegro assai con fuocoFørste Akt
Act One
Sections
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No. 1. Introduction og Chor
Allegro molto vivace - lo stesso movimentoSom en Rovfugl farer dristig over Havets Spejl!
Wie der Seefalk kreiset, jagend über blauer Fluth
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.trombone a, trb.trombone t, trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Ibrahim
Ibrahim -
No. 2. Duetto con Coro
Allegro - lo stesso movimento - Allegro assai vivaceIdag! hvad maa jeg høre!
Schon heut! darf ich dir trauen?
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.trombone a, trb.trombone t, trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Ibrahim; Diagoras
Ibrahim; Diagoras -
No. 3. Dands, Chor og Scene
Allegro non troppoLad os Dandsen prøve
Kommt den Tanz zu üben
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , trgl.triangolo (triangel) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso; Marietta
Tommaso; MariettaSections
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Recitativo
Lo stesso movimentoStille! hvad betyder denne Skrigen
Stille! was bedeutet dieses Schreien
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso
Tommaso - Allegretto
Dandse, dandse, ja, det kan I nok
Tanzen, tanzen, ja, das könnt ihr wohl
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , trgl.triangolo (triangel) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello obl.obligato , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso
Tommaso - Allegro moderato, grazioso - più moto - l'istesso movimento - Allegro vivo
Naadige Greve! høie Beskytter!
Gnädiger Graf und Beschützer!
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , trgl.triangolo (triangel) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello obl.obligato , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso; Marietta
Tommaso; Marietta -
Drikkevise
Allegro assai con molto fuocoDen er stærk, den er stærk den gyldne, gyldne Viin!
Er ist stark, er ist stark der goldne, goldne Wein
Orchestra: picc.flauto piccolo (piccolo) , 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.trombone a, trb.trombone t, trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , trgl.triangolo (triangel) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello obl.obligato , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso
Tommaso
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No. 4. Duetto
AllegroO! I maa skamme Jer, som I kan tale
O, schämen musst Ihr euch
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Tommaso; Marietta
Tommaso; Marietta -
No. 5. Recitativo e Cavatina
ModeratoHvad har jeg gjort!
Ich will's nicht thun, will nicht verrathen die Guten
Orchestra: fl.flauto (flute) , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Diagoras
Diagoras- Andantino
O hjælp mig Himmel, i din Naade!
O hilf mit Gott in deiner Gnade
Orchestra: fl.flauto (flute) , cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , cor.corno (horn) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Diagoras
Diagoras
- Andantino
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No. 6. Romance og Terzettino
Moderato - Allegro non troppoNær ved Arnoflodens Vande
An der Arnoflusses Mündung
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , arp.arpa (harp) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello obl.obligato , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Helene; Lotario; Tommaso
Helene; Lotario; Tommaso -
No. 7.
Allegro passionato - Allegretto moderato - Maestoso - Allegro passionato - Maestoso - Allegro poco moderato - MaestosoSaa langt fra hende, og saa nær
So nah der Schöne und so fern
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.trombone a, trb.trombone t, trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Ibrahim
Ibrahim
Anden Akt
Act Two
Sections
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No. 8 A.
Allegretto moderatoFor din englerene, fromme Sjæl, Helene!
Orchestra: fl.flauto (flute) , cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello obl.obligato , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Lotario
Lotario -
No. 8 B. Cavatina
AndantinoHvor jeg gaaer og hvor jeg dvæler er hans Billede mig nær
Orchestra: fl.flauto (flute) , ob.oboe , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello obl.obligato , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Helene
Helene -
No. 9. Duetto
Allegretto graziosoJeg skal forklare dig den dybe Sands i hver en Blomst
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello solo, cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Beatrice; Helene
Beatrice; Helene -
No. 10. Aria
AllegroAmor, du som lærte Qvinden at elske Manden
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Beatrice
Beatrice -
No. 11. Finale
Allegro moltoKjerligheds Gud er mægtig, du Søde!
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Hector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario; Tommaso
Hector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario; TommasoSections
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Coro
AllegroTys! tys! ingen Støi, sagte, sagte!
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) -
Dands
AllegroMed glade Sange og muntre Dandse den pragtfulde Sal vi betræde
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.trombone a, trb.trombone t, trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , gr.c.gran cassa (bass drum) & ptti.piatti (cymbals) , trgl.triangolo (triangel) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso; Diagoras
Tommaso; Diagoras -
Chor
Allegro moderato, graziosoNaadige Greve! vor høje Beskytter
Orchestra: 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , arp.arpa (harp) , vl.violino solo, vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello solo, cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso; Diagoras
Tommaso; Diagoras -
Dands
Allegro vivoJeg læser klart i Eders skjønne Blikke
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , trgl.triangolo (triangel) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Hector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario
Hector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario - Agitato - Recitativ Allegro
Hr. Greve! nogle Landsmænd vente paa Eders Vink
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Hector; Tommaso; Diagoras
Hector; Tommaso; Diagoras -
Ballade
Allegro moderatoI Achelos sidder sorgfri Michalistos i sin Gaard
Orchestra: fl.flauto (flute) , cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , arp.arpa (harp) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , vc.violoncello obl.obligato , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Diagoras
Diagoras - Allegro agitato - Allegro moderato - Allegro agitato
Milde Gud! Hvad betyder dette Skud?
Orchestra: fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.trombone a, trb.trombone t, trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , arp.arpa (harp) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Hector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario; Tommaso; Marietta; Diagoras
Hector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario; Tommaso; Marietta; Diagoras
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Tredje Akt
Act Three
Sections
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No. 12. Introduzione e Barcarole
Allegro un poco agitatoMedens Maanen sagte daler ved der første Skjær af Solen
Orchestra: fl.flauto (flute) , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Pirro
Pirro -
No. 13. Scene og Chor
AllegroUberto! Uberto!
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Beatrice; Ibrahim; Diagoras
Beatrice; Ibrahim; DiagorasSections
- Allegro non troppo
Hør! hør! Signaler lød!
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Ibrahim; Pirro
Ibrahim; Pirro -
Bøn
Larghetto - Allegro passionato, non troppo - Larghetto - Allegro passionato, non troppo - Allegro vivaceDum memori est nesesse
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , S.soprano , A.altoHector; Beatrice
Hector; Beatrice
- Allegro non troppo
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No. 14. Terzettino
Allegretto graziosoAf dine milde Blikke jeg drikker et saligt Haab
Orchestra: fl.flauto (flute) , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass)Beatrice; Helene; Lotario
Beatrice; Helene; Lotario -
No. 15. Terzetto med Chor
Allegro assaiO, troe ham ei!
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 2 cor.corno (horn) , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Hector; Tommaso; Marietta
Hector; Tommaso; Marietta -
No. 16. Slutningschor
Allegro assaiTil Hjemmet igjen med Seier vi drage
Orchestra: 2 fl.flauto (flute) , 2 ob.oboe , 2 cl.clarinetto (clarinet) , 2 fg.fagotto (bassoon) , 4 cor.corno (horn) , 2 tr.tromba (trumpet) , trb.trombone a, trb.trombone t, trb.b.trombone basso (bass trombone) , timp.timpani , vl.1violino 1 , vl.2violino 2 , va.viola , vc.violoncello , cb.contrabbasso (double bass) Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)
Sources
Score, autograph, fair copy
The original score of the opera contains numerous emendations and omissions made in connection with the revision of the opera in 1883.
Volume 1300 pages; 27 x 38 cm. Title page: No title page.
Bound in cardboard cover with leather spine and corners and marbled sides. Handwritten label pasted on the front cover and inscribed: "297 / Corsarerne / Partitur / 1ste Act". Written in brown ink. Paper: 18 staves. Hartmann has paginated every bifolio only (1-61). In upper left and right-hand corner each number is paginated separately in foreign hand in pencil. At the bottom of the pages,paginated consecutively 1-300. German text added in pencil. No. 2 numerous emendations in purple ink, which has come off onto the back of the paper. On p. 1 of No. 5, Hartmann has written in pencil: "Characteren i dette Stykke vel ren forfeilet, da Oversætteren har antaget at denne Arie, som et Udtryk af Fortvivelse, skulde foredrages 'con molto fuoco'". Above No. 6 added in purple ink: "NB transp: til G dur." In this score the Romance is notated in D major. On p. 292 Hartmann has written in purple ink: "I Stedet for denne Slutning paa 1ste Akt benyttes det vedlagte efter Hertzs nye Udgave componerede Slutningsnumer." This attachment has been removed and is now to be found under the signature mu 8307.0491 MA ms 0432.
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Volume 2372 pages; 27 x 38 cm. Title page: Corsarerne / Anden Act
Corsarerne 3die Act. [on p. 233] Bound in cardboard cover with leather spine and corners and marbled sides. Handwritten label pasted on the front cover and inscribed: "297 / Corsarerne / Partitur / 2den og 3die Act." Written in brown and black ink. Paper: 16 and 18 staves. Hartmann has continued his pagination of the bifolios (62-149), wheras the pagination at the bottom of the pages starts afresh with p. 1-367. No German text in this volume. No. 8 of the score has been changed to 8a, and 14 bars been replaced by a loose folio with six bars. On p. 15, a Cavatina ("Hvor jeg gaaer og hvor jeg dvæler er Hendes Billede mig nær") called 8 B has been marked "(indlagt) udelades" (to be omitted) in pencil in Hartmann's hand. The aria No. 10 ("Amor, du som lærte Qvinden at elske Manden saa ømt") has also been marked "udelades". On pp. 183-186 "Dands. Allegro" has been cancelled and marked "udgaaer" (to be omitted). On p. 223 from "vide §" to p. 227 § cancelled and marked "udgaaer") On pp. 297-302 "Allo: passionato, non troppo" marked "udgaaer". Apart from two bars on p. 299 "Larghetto". On p. 315 from "vide" to § on p. 318 cancelled. No. 14 Terzettino with reference to No. 15, Terzetto med Chor on p. 339. On p. 356 in Hartmann's hand: "NB I Stedet for det følgende No 16 see det nye vedlagte Slutningschor." (instead of the following No. 16 see the new appended final chorus.). At the end of the music on p. 371 signed and dated "I:P:E: Hartmann 12. Marts 1835".
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Vocal score, print, first edition (No. 3 "Drikkevise med Chor")
7 pages.
Separate print of "Musikalsk Theater-Journal", vol. 11 no. 2.
Vocal score, print, first edition (No. 4 "Duet")
5 pages.
Separate print of "Musikalsk Theater-Journal", vol. 11 no. 2.
Vocal score, print, first edition (No. 5 "Recitativ og Cavatina")
3 pages.
Separate print of "Musikalsk Theater-Journal", vol. 11 no. 2.
Vocal score, print, first edition (No. 11 "Indledning og Barcarole")
4 pages.
On pp. 25-28 in this collection.
Arrangement for piano two hands, print (Overture)
11 pages.
Arrangement for piano two hands, print (No. 4 "Duet")
3 pages.
On pp. 61-63 in this collection. At the top of p. 61 it reads: "CORSARERNE. Opera af H. Hertz. Musikken af J.P.E. HARTMANN. I første Act af Stykket, som foregaaer i Italien, søger Huushovmesteren Tommaso at bagtale den unge Kjøbmand Diagoras, for hvem Gartnerens Datter Marietta har fattet Godhed. Marietta bliver fortørnet, og under Striden, som nu opstaaer, synges følgende Duet." Then the text of the duet follows, while the duet itself has been arranged by Hartmann for solo piano.
Libretto, print, first edition
75 pages.
Performances
6 May 1878 | Copenhagen (Studenter-Sangforeningen; Orchestra; Niels Juel Simonsen, baritone). No. 2 & 11 only. The concert was repeated on 11 May. |
23 Apr. 1835 | The Royal Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater), Copenhagen (Royal Danish Orchestra (Det Kongelige Kapel); singers: Christoffer Hvid (Hector); Eleonore Christine Zrza (Beatrice); Christiane Holst (Helene); Julius Schwartzen (Lotario); C.N. Rosenkilde (Tommaso); Johan Frederik Kirchheiner (Ibrahim); Johan Rudolph Waltz (Diagoras); Ludvig Ferdinand Sahlertz (Pirro); Ludvig Bernhard Sahlgreen (En ung bonde)). First performance. Review: Dagen, 24 Apr. 1835. |
25 Apr. 1835 | The Royal Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater), Copenhagen (Royal Danish Orchestra (Det Kongelige Kapel)). |
1 May 1835 | The Royal Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater), Copenhagen (Royal Danish Orchestra (Det Kongelige Kapel)). |
19 May 1835 | The Royal Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater), Copenhagen (Royal Danish Orchestra (Det Kongelige Kapel)). |
25 May 1835 | The Royal Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater), Copenhagen (Royal Danish Orchestra (Det Kongelige Kapel)). |
17 Feb. 1846 | Hofteatret, Copenhagen (Royal Danish Orchestra (Det Kongelige Kapel); conductor: Franz Joseph Glæser). Excerpts from Act One. |
11 Mar. 1846 | Hofteatret, Copenhagen (Det Kongelige Kapel (The Royal Orchestra); conductor: Franz Joseph Glæser). Overture. |
6 June 1848 | Copenhagen (Studenter-Sangforeningen). No. 11 "Barcarole" only. |
27 Nov. 1852 | Casino, Copenhagen (Musikforeningens Orkester; conductor: Niels W. Gade). Overture, Duet, Recitative and Cavatina. |
11 Mar. 1862 | Casino, Copenhagen (Studenter-Sangforeningen). No. 11 "Barcarole" only, |
1 June 1878 | The Royal Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater), Copenhagen (Royal Danish Orchestra (Det Kongelige Kapel); conductor: H.S. Paulli; singer: Niels Juel Simonsen). No. 10 "Cavatine" and No. 11 "Barcarole". |
25 May 1896 | Slotsruinen, Kolding (Studenter-Sangforeningen; conductor: Johan Bartholdy). No. 11 "Barcarole" only. |
Revised version
Date: 1883.
Hector, Count of Castellione (B.basso (bass) ); Beatrice, Hector's fiancée (S.soprano ); Helene, a young lady (S.soprano ); Lotario, a painter (T.tenore (tenor) ); Tommaso, majordomo of the count (T.tenore (tenor) ); Marietta, daughter of the gardener (S.soprano ); Ibrahim, chief of the corsairs (T.tenore (tenor) ); Diagoras, a young Greek (Bar.baritono (baritone) ); Pirro, corsair (Italian) (T.tenore (tenor) )
Music
Ouverture
Moderato marziale - Allegro assai, con fuocoFørste Akt
Act One
Sections
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No. 1. Introduktion og Chor
Allegro vivaceSom en Rovfugl farer dristig over Havets Spejl!
Orchestra Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Ibrahim
Ibrahim -
No. 2. Duet med Chor
Allegro - lo stesso movimentoIdag! hvad maa jeg høre!
Orchestra Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Ibrahim; Diagoras
Ibrahim; Diagoras -
No. 3. Dands med Chor, Scene og Drikkevise
Allegro ma non troppo - Allegretto - Allegro moderato, grazioso - Più motoLad os Dandsen prøve
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso; Marietta
Tommaso; Marietta-
Drikkevise
Allegro assai, con molto fuocoDen er stærk, den er stærk den gyldne Vin!
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso
Tommaso
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No. 4. Duet
AllegroO, I maa skamme Jer, som I kan tale!
OrchestraTommaso; Marietta
Tommaso; Marietta -
No. 5. Recitativ og Cavatine
ModeratoHvad har jeg gjort!
OrchestraDiagoras
Diagoras -
No. 6. Romance og Terzettino
ModeratoNær Arnoflodens Vande
OrchestraHelene; Lotario; Tommaso
Helene; Lotario; Tommaso -
No. 7. Finale
Allegro passionato - Allegretto moderato - Maestoso - Poco andanteSaa langt fra hende, og saa nær!
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Ibrahim
Ibrahim
Anden Akt
Act Two
Sections
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No. 8. Cavatine
Allegretto moderatoFor din englerene, fromme Sjæl, Helene!
OrchestraLotario
Lotario -
No. 9. Duet
Allegretto graziosoJeg skal forklare dig den dybe Sands i hver en Blomst
OrchestraBeatrice; Helene
Beatrice; Helene -
No. 10. Finale
AllegroKjærlighedens Gud er mægtig
OrchestraHector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario; Tommaso
Hector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario; TommasoSections
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Chor af Korsarer
Allegro - Un poco ritenutoTys! tys! ingen Støj, sagte, sagte!
Orchestra Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) -
Dands
AllegroMed glade Sange, med muntre Dandse den pragtfulde Sal vi betræde
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Tommaso
Tommaso -
Chor
Allegro moderato, graziosoNaadige Greve! vor høje Beskytter!
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Diagoras
Diagoras - Allegro vivo
Jeg læser klart i Eders skjønne Blikke
OrchestraHector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario
Hector; Beatrice; Helene; Lotario - Agitato
Hr. Greve! nogle Landmænd vente paa Eders Vink
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Hector; Tommaso; Diagoras
Hector; Tommaso; Diagoras -
Ballade
Allegro moderatoI Achelos sidder sorgfri Michalistos i sin Gaard
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Diagoras
Diagoras - Allegro agitato - Allegro moderato - Allegro agitato - Più presto
Milde Gud! hvad betyder dette Skud?
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Hector; Beatrice; Tommaso; Marietta; Diagoras
Hector; Beatrice; Tommaso; Marietta; Diagoras
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Tredje Akt
Act Three
Sections
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No. 11. Introduktion og Barcarole
Allegro un poco agitatoMedens Maanen sagte daler ved det første Skjær af Solen
Orchestra Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Pirro
Pirro -
No. 12. Duet, Scene og Chor
AllegroUberto! Uberto!
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass)Beatrice; Ibrahim; Pirro
Beatrice; Ibrahim; PirroSections
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Bøn
Larghetto - Allegro passionato, non troppo - Larghetto - Allegro passionato, non troppoDum me mori est decesse
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , S.soprano , A.alto Choir: T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) - Allegro vivace
Min Beatrice! Min Gemal!
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)Hector; Beatrice
Hector; Beatrice
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No. 13. Slutnings-Chor
Allegro commodo, pastoraleTil Hjemmet! Til Hjemmet!
Orchestra Choir: S.soprano , A.alto , T.tenore (tenor) , B.basso (bass) , B.basso (bass)
Sources
Score, autograph, fragment (No. 2 )
6 pages; 34.5 x 26 cm.
A draft for the new ending of No. 2 from the beginning with the words "Det hele Slot til Grus forvandle", but only the first five bars have been orchestrated, the following eleven bars are vocal parts and the last three bars of vl.1. This ending was used on pp. 39-41 in the printed vocal score.
Score, autograph, fragment (Finale Act One)
22 pages; 34.5 x 26 cm.
This version of the finale of Act One was used in the vocal score of 1883.
Score, autograph, fragment (Final Chorus)
14 pages; 35 x 26.5 cm.
This is the new Final Chorus which Hartmann refers to on p. 356 in the autograph score. It has been removed from the latter and given a separate signature. This is the version used in the vocal score.
Vocal score and parts, manuscript copy, fragment (Nos. 1-3 & 5)
60, 5, 6, 12, 2 pages; 27 x 38 cm.
Contains No. 1-3 and 5 in vocal score; Ibrahim's part, No. 1-5; Diagoras' part; No. 2, Helene's part; No. 8., Tenore 2do 1 part.
Vocal score, print, first edition
Arranger: Otto Malling
199 pages.
Pl. no.D.M. XVI.
On an un-numbered page after the title page: "'Korsarerne' opførtes første Gang paa det kongelige Theater den 23de April 1835. Af Musiken ere kun enkelte mindre Dele tidligere udkomne, medens Operaen først i denne Udgave fremtræder i sin Helhed. Ved denne Lejlighed har Komponisten foretaget en gjennemgaaende Revision af Musiken, og, af dramatiske og musikalske Hensyn, omarbejdet og forkortet den paa flere steder. De to første Akter slutte sig til Digterens senere Omarbejdelse af Stykket (H. Hertz's Dramatiske Værker XIV); i sidste Akt er derimod Scenegangen i Original-Udgaven fulgt". Beneath a short version of the plot of the opera.
Vocal score, print, later edition (Nos. 3, 4, 5, 8 and 11)
84 pages.
On pp. 19-39 in this collection.
Libretto, print, revised edition
Separate print of pp. 157-247 in "Dramatiske Værker XIV".
Documents
Letters:
11 May 1833, Copenhagen | from J.P.E. Hartmann to Henrik Hertz, DK-KkDet Kongelige Bibliotek, København NKS 1706 IV 2º no. 100. (Breve 1780-1900 no. 35) |
20 Sept. 1833, Copenhagen | from J.P.E. Hartmann to Edvard Collin, DK-KkDet Kongelige Bibliotek, København Collinske Brevsamling XXX no. 89. (Breve 1780-1900 no. 39) |
18 Mar. 1835 | from Giuseppe Siboni to J.P.E. Hartmann, DK-KkDet Kongelige Bibliotek, København NKS 3392 4º no. 338. (Breve 1780-1900 no. 47) |
15 June 1836, Dresden | from J.P.E. Hartmann to Johann Friedrich Zinn, DK-KkDet Kongelige Bibliotek, København NBD 2. række. (Breve 1780-1900 no. 60) |
11 June 1883, Copenhagen | from Otto Malling to J.P.E. Hartmann, DK-KkDet Kongelige Bibliotek, København NKS 3392 4º no. 211. (Breve 1780-1900 no. 969) |
27 Oct. 1891, Copenhagen | from J.P.E. Hartmann to C.F. Hansen, DK-KkDet Kongelige Bibliotek, København Troensegaard I. (Breve 1780-1900 no. 1338) |
17 May 1895, Ringsted | from Frederik Vilhelm Andersen to J.P.E. Hartmann, DK-KkDet Kongelige Bibliotek, København NKS 3392 4º no. 7. (Breve 1780-1900 no. 1517) |
Bibliography
'Nachrichten. Copenhagen'. Allgemeine Muskalische Zeitung, 38/30, July 1836, pp. 496-97.
Thomas Overskou: Den danske Skueplads, i dens Historie. Copenhagen 1864: vol.5, pp. 231-232.
Richard Hove: J.P.E. Hartmann. Copenhagen 1934, pp. 21-22, 29, 33, 52, 111.
Kai Aage Bruun: Dansk musiks historie fra Holberg-tiden til Carl Nielsen. Copenhagen 1969: vol.2, pp. 28-29.
Jann Thornberg: 'J.P.E. Hartmanns ouverturer. En analytisk præsentation', in: Musik & Forskning, in 1 (Copenhagen 1975), pp. 42-56.
Nils Schiørring: Musikkens historie i Danmark. Copenhagen 1978: vol.2: 1750-1870, p. 268.
Inger Sørensen: Hartmann - et dansk komponistdynasti. Copenhagen 1999, pp. 124-130, 139, 151, 314, 585-588.
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