Violin 1 (picc.2.2.2.2.dble bsn - 4.3.3.1 - timp.perc(2) - str) SKU: BR.OB-3208-15
Urtext based on the Brahms Complete Edition of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna. Composed by Johannes Brahms. Orchestra; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Johannes Brahms wrote the Academic Festival Overture op. 80 in Bad Ischl in the summer of 1880 as a token of thanks for the honorary doctorate that had been bestowed upon him the previous year by the University of Breslau. Overture; Romantic. Part. 4 pages. Duration 10'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 3208-15. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-3208-15). ISBN 9790004300572. 10 x 12.5 inches.
In keeping with the event, the work contains various folkloric and student songs which Brahms borrowed from the well-known Commers-Buch fur den deutschen Studenten, a book containing material for the annual students' social gatherings. The Overture's first performance was held in Breslau on 4 January 1881 under the direction of the composer.
Johannes Brahms wrote the Academic Festival Overture op. 80 in Bad Ischl in the summer of 1880 as a token of thanks for the honorary doctorate that had been bestowed upon him the previous year by the University of Breslau.
