Capriccio, Op. 85 (Strauss, Richard)
| Title | Capriccio |
| Alternative title | Ein Konversationsstück für Musik (A Conversation Piece for Music) |
| Creators | Richard Strauss, composer |
| Opus | Op.85 |
| Instrumentation | voices, male chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1940 |
| First published | 1942 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 7800 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Operas |
| Language | German |
| Period | Early 20th century |
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Sections
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Sextett, TrV 279a | 2 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos | — |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
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| View | Complete | — | Schott | 1942 | Complete Score |
| View | Sextett, TrV 279a | Arrangement for 2 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos | Boosey & Hawkes | 1943 | Complete Parts |
| View | Sextett, TrV 279a | Arrangement for 2 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos | Hugo Bouma | 2020 | Complete Score Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola 1 Viola 2 Cello 1 Cello 2 |
Recordings/Performances
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