Arlecchino, BV 270 (Busoni, Ferruccio)

Title Arlecchino
Alternative title Arlecchino, oder Die Fenster. Ein theatralisches Capriccio
Harlequin, or The Windows. A theatrical caprice
Creators Ferruccio Busoni, composer
Opus BV 270
Instrumentation voices and orchestra
Number of movements 4
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Composed 1914
First published 1917
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Average duration (sec) 3300
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Composition types Operas
Language German
Period Early 20th century
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Details Section Type Publisher Date File (click to view)
View I. Erster Satz: Arlecchino als Schalk (Arlecchino as Rogue) — — — 1. Einleitung, Szene und Liedchen
(Introduzione, Scena e Canzonetta)

2. Duett (Duetto)
3. Terzett (Terzetto)
View II. Zweiter Satz: Arlecchino als Kriegsmann (Arlecchino as Warrior) — — — 4. Marsch und Szene (Marcia e Scena)
View III. Dritter Satz: Arlecchino als Ehemann (Arlecchino as Husband) — — — 5a. Szene und Arie (Scena e Aria)
5b. Kleine Arie (Arietta)

6. Szene für zwei, dann für drei Personen (Scena a due, poi a tre)
View IV. Vierter Satz: Arlecchino als Sieger (Arlecchino Victorious) — Breitkopf und Härtel 1918 7a. Szene (Scena)
7b. Quartett und Melodram (Quartetto e Melodramma)
8. Monolog (Monologo)
9. Umzug und Schlußtanz (Processione e Danza finale)
Appendix: Sung Variant of Arlecchino's Closing Speech

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