Hans Rott -
A Prelude to "Julius Caesar"

This prelude was composed in April 1877. Maybe, Hans Rott was inspired by the Shakespearean play which had been performed nine times at the Theater an der Wien between September 25 and October 5, 1875.

The finale of the prelude indicates that Rott possibly had in mind to compose an opera; there exist, however, no drafts.

The work shows clear reminiscences of Wagner's music, small wonder as Rott had attended the first Bayreuth Festival in 1876. The prelude is not as path-breaking as the Symphony No. 1 but it proves that Rott had been a very gifted composer.

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A Prelude to "Julius Caesar" (Frank Litterscheid)

Orchestration:

2 flutes; 2 oboes; 2 clarinets; 2 bassoons; 4 horns; 3 trumpets; 3 trombones; tuba; timpani; strings

Length: c. 8 - 9 minutes

Performance Materials

To be hired from Doblinger. A study score (order number Stp. 726) is for sale there, too.

Recording