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ID55d2051b-9e3c-11f0-a418-0022482c9682
TitlecodeW747991
Title NameSymphony No. 2 in B-flat or Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise), Op. 52 (complete)
Marketing CopyFelix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) wrote LOBGESANG (HYMN OF PRAISE), Op. 52 in 1840 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press. Described by the composer as a "Symphony-Cantata on Words of the Holy Bible for Soloists, Choir and Orchestra," the work starts with the orchestra-only for the first three movements, then ten more movements for vocal soloists, mixed chorus, and orchestra follow. The work premiered on June 25th, 1840, in Leipzig with the Thomaskirche, Mendelssohn conducting. The designation as SYMPHONY No. 2 was a decision made by the publisher after Mendelssohn's death, and while the work has become popularly known by that title since, there is nothing to suggest that this decision represented the composer's intentions.
InstrumentationSolo SST: Mixed Chorus: Keyboard accompaniment
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Title Brand3
Year Composed1840
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Duration70
Ensemble Size1
Date Created2025-04-23 20:30:42.000000
Date Updated2025-09-30 20:30:42
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Bsc CodeMUS037030
Text AuthorGerman Biblical text translated by Martin Luther. Adapted verses from Psalms 150, 33, 145, 103, 107, 56, 40, 116, and 96, and Ephesians 5, Isaiah 21, Romans 13, 1 Chronicles 16. No. 8 (Nun danket alle Gott) hymn by Martin Rinckart.
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Set Series ID79648C45-D191-4E01-48FF-08DB00B0FAFD
Title Instrument Category TextCantata/ Oratorio
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Title Sub Category40
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