Henle Verlag Beethoven - Musique De Scène Pour Egmont Tragédie De J.W. V. Goethe Op. 84 - Piano
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Summary of This Score
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe had from the outset envisioned music playing a role in his tragedy "Egmont," a drama set in the 16th century during the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule. Ludwig van Beethoven responded to this vision by composing incidental music for a performance given in spring 1810 at the Burgtheater in Vienna. While the overture has become the most famous and frequently performed part in concert, this piano reduction published by Henle editions allows rediscovery of the entire project: a suite of dramatic numbers and atmospheres, designed to accompany the action, underscore tensions, and lead the listener to the "final victory symphony."
The edition offers the complete incidental music, accompanied by the texts, which notably served as the basis for the treatment of the overture, Klärchen's death, and the interlude music. This presentation highlights the dialogue between theatre and music, facilitating a "narrative" reading of the score: breaths between scenes, transitions, moods, then a conclusive momentum. An excellent choice for those wishing to work on Beethoven at the piano beyond the concert pieces alone, while admiring the joint action of two geniuses.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven | Instrumentation | piano (piano reduction) with texts |
| Edition | Henle | Genre | classical score (incidental music) |
Questions frequently asked
What does the score of the Egmont op. 84 incidental music contain?
The Henle edition gathers the complete incidental music composed by Ludwig van Beethoven for J. W. von Goethe's tragedy Egmont. It includes the dramatic numbers, the entr'acte music, and the final Victory Symphony.
Is this edition of Egmont playable on piano alone?
The score is presented in the form of a piano reduction, with the texts associated with the work.
Are Goethe's texts included in this Henle score?
The texts accompany the piano reduction. They notably served as the basis for the treatment of the overture, Klärchen's death, and the entr'acte music. Their presence allows following the connection between the theatrical action and the various musical episodes.
Is the Egmont overture included in this piano reduction?
The overture is part of the complete incidental music offered in this edition. It is presented within the full framework of op. 84, intended for a performance at the Burgtheater in Vienna in spring 1810.
Which Beethoven work is edited in this score?
This publication is devoted to Beethoven's incidental music for Egmont, a tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe set in the 16th century during the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule.
