Triumph-Symphonie

Catalogue of Works by Bedřich Smetana

Basic information

Title:
Triumph-Symphonie
Inscribed on the autograph: "Triumph-Simfonie mit Benützung der österreich. Volkshymne fürs große Orchester von Friedrich Smetana op. 6." [Triumph Symphony with the use of the Austrian national anthem for large orchestra by Friedrich Smetana op. 6.]
Title by autograph:
Triumph-Simfonie
Subtitle by autograph:
mit Benützung der österreich. Volkshymne fürs große Orchester von Friedrich Smetana op. 6
Classification according to the catalogue of J. Berkovec:
1.59
Title according to the catalogue of J. Berkovec:
Triumph-Symphonie
Parts/Subjects:
1. Allegro vivace, 2. Largo maestoso, 3. Scherzo. Allegro vivo, 4. Finale. Allegro non troppo ma energico
Opus number:
Op. 6
Dedicant:
I., Franz, Joseph
Note:
SSD 1875: "Triumph-Symphonie (E major)...1853 intended for the celebration of the marriage of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. But it was not accepted by the Highest Hofmeister (if I am not mistaken Count Lanskoronsky). It was performed by me in the Konvikt concert hall in Prague once. The Scherzo from this symphony was also performed separately in a concert at Žofín. The anthem of Austria is the main motif of this symphony, and also ends it in the finale. It is therefore unsuitable except for the celebration of an imperial family. It has four movements: Allo. Largo. Scherzo and Finale." Note: Reason for composing: the marriage of Emperor Franz Joseph I to Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria. Berkovec states at the dedication: Gewidmet der Vermählung des Kaisers Franz Joseph I. mit der Prinzessin Elisabeth von Bayern. (Dedicated to the marriage of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria.)

Cast

Instrumental cast:
2+pic., 2,2,2, - 4,2,3,0 - timp, trg, trl, pti, grt - archi

Other information

Triumph-Symphonie: score

Place of origin:
Prague
Date of beginning of composition:
12/1853
Date of composition completion:
02/1854
Note on date and place of origin:
Inscribed on the autograph: written in 1853
Premiere date:
26. 02. 1855
Place of premiere:
Prague, Konvikt
Conductor/Chorus Master:
Ensemble:
Provincial German Theatre Orchestra

1st edition of the score

Publisher:
Place of publication:
Prague
Year:
1955

Critical edition

Publisher:
Place of publication:
Prague
Year:
1955

Triumph-Symphonie: revision

Place of origin:
Jabkenice
Date of composition completion:
1881
Note on date and place of origin:
Inscribed on the copy: cor. 1881.
Premiere date:
25. 03. 1882
Place of premiere:
Prague, Žofín
Conductor/Chorus Master:
Ensemble:
National Theatre Orchestra

Triumph-Symphonie: arrangement for piano 4-hand

Note on date and place of origin:
III. Scherzo: arrangement by Bedřich Smetana
IV. Finale: arrangement by Joseph Proksch