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Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770 - 1827 · Classical

Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op.43

Op. 43 The Creatures of Prometheus
Classical Theatrical Works Ballets 60-65 minutes

Dedicated to Maria Christiane Fürstin von Lichnowsky (for the piano arrangement).

Sheet music
Sheet music · public domain · 23 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1800-01
First published
1801 (June) - Vienna: Artaria, in piano arrangement (as Op.24)
Period
Classical
Catalogue
Op. 43
Dedication
Maria Christiane Fürstin von Lichnowsky (for the piano arrangement)
Movements
18

Movements

As catalogued on IMSLP.

18 movements
  1. I Overture - Adagio - Allegro molto e con brio C major
  2. II Introduction (La Tempesta). Allegro non troppo C major
  3. III Poco Adagio - Allegro con brio C major
  4. IV Adagio – Allegro con brio F major
  5. V Allegro vivace F major
  6. VI Maestoso - Andante D major
  7. VII Adagio - Andante quasi Allegretto B♭ major
  8. VIII Un poco Adagio - Allegro G major
  9. IX Grave G major
  10. X Marcia. Allegro con brio - Presto D major
  11. XI Adagio - Allegro molto E♭ major
  12. XII Pastorale. Allegro C major
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  1. XIII Coro di Gioja. Andante C major
  2. XIV Solo di Gioja. Maestoso - Adagio - Allegro C major
  3. XV Terzettino - Grotteschi. Allegro - Comodo D major
  4. XVI Solo della Signora Cassentini. Andante - Adagio - Allegro - Allegretto F major
  5. XVII Coro, Solo di Vigano. Andantino - Adagio - Allegro B♭ major
  6. XVIII Finale. Allegretto - Allegro molto - Presto E♭ major

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