Capriccio brillant, Op.22 (Mendelssohn, Felix)

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Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdys Werke, Serie 8
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1874-82. Plate M.B. 34.
Reprinted Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1895). Plate Part.B. 431.
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1832). Plate 5286.
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For 2 Pianos (Mertke)
Arranger Eduard Mertke (1833–1895)
Publisher. Info. Hannover: Steingräber Verlag, n.d.(ca.1888). Plate 285.
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For 2 Pianos
Editor Constantin von Sternberg (1852–1924)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, No.LMC 1187, 1915. Plate 25555.
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For Piano solo
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Work Title Capriccio brillant
Alternative. Title
Composer Mendelssohn, Felix
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.22 ; MWV O 8
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IFM 13
Key B minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 movements (342 bars):
  1. Andante
  2. Allegro con fuoco
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1832
First Performance. 1832-05-25 in London, Philharmonic Society
First Publication. 1832 - London: Mori & Lavenu // Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel
Average DurationAvg. Duration 11 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation piano, orchestra
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2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings
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