Der Schwanendreher, Paul Hindemith. Viola and Piano reduction

Der Schwanendreher
Concerto after old folksongs

Composer: Hindemith, Paul
Instrumentation: Viola and small orchestra
Edition: Piano reduction with solo part

"A minstrel entering a merry company displays what he has brought back from foreign lands: songs serious and gay, and finally a dance piece. Like a true musician, he expands and embellishes the melodies, preluding and improvising according to his fancy and ability."
This medieval picture was the inspiration of the composition.

Content:
I "Zwischen Berg und tiefem Tal"
II "Nun laube, Lindlein, laube!" · "Der Gutzgauch auf dem Zaune saß"
III Variationen "Seid ihr nicht der Schwanendreher"

Difficulty: advanced
ISBN: 978-3-7957-9513-9
ISMN: 979-0-001-03798-3
Performance duration: 25' 0"
Publisher: Schott Music
Series: Edition Schott
Binding: Saddle-wire stitching
Uraufführung : 14. November 1935 Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orkest Dirigent: Willem Mengelberg Paul Hindemith, Viola
Year of composition: 1935 - 1936
Instrumentation: 2 (2. auch Picc.) · 1 · 2 · 2 - 3 · 1 · 1 · 0 - P. - Hfe. - Str. (0 · 0 · 0 · 4 · 3)
Page number: 44