Macbeth (Strauss)

Macbeth (op. 23, TrV 163 ) is the first tone poem by Richard Strauss, which he wrote from 1886-88. There are three versions of the work. From the first version, but only a few score pages have become known until today.

Orchestration

The cast consists of three flutes (the third voice is filled with a doubling piccolo ), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, bass trumpet, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, bass drum, snare drum, cymbals, tam-tam and strings.

Sets

All parts flow smoothly into one.

  • Allegro un poco maestoso.
  • Invigorating.
  • Furioso.
  • Presto.
  • Moderato maestoso.
  • Allegro un poco maestoso.
  • Molto agitato.
  • Allegro un poco maestoso.
  • Symphonic Poem
  • Works by William Shakespeare
  • Macbeth
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