Gesang der Geister über den Wassern, D.714 (Schubert, Franz)
| Title | Gesang der Geister über den Wassern |
| Alternative title | Song of the Spirits over the Waters |
| Creators | Franz Schubert, composer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, librettist |
| Opus | D.714 (1st version formerly D.704 |
| Instrumentation | male chorus, 2 violas, 2 cellos and double bass |
| Number of movements | 1 |
| Keys | C major (both versions) |
| Composed | 1820 |
| First published | 1891 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 600 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Secular choruses |
| Language | German |
| Period | Romantic |
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | 2nd Version | male chorus and piano 4 hands 4 tenors, 4 basses and piano 4 hands |
Johann von Herbeck |
| View | 2nd Version | male chorus and piano | Frédéric Lallo |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
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| View | 1st Version (formerly D.704) | — | — | — | Complete Score |
| View | 2nd Version | — | — | — | Complete Score |
| View | 2nd Version | — | Spina | — | Complete Score |
| View | 2nd Version | Arrangement for male chorus and piano 4 hands 4 tenors, 4 basses and piano 4 hands |
Spina | — | Complete Score and Vocal Parts |
| View | 2nd Version | Arrangement for male chorus and piano |
Frédéric Lallo | 2017 | Complete Score |
Recordings/Performances
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