“The Hebrides” (“Fingal’s Cave”), concert overture in B minor, Op. 26 (MWV P 7)

Original title: Die Hebriden.

Scoring: orchestra. Composition date: 1830.

Inspired by the 1829 visit to the Scottish islands. The first score was completed in 1830, with revisions in 1832 and...Read more

Original title: Die Hebriden.

Scoring: orchestra. Composition date: 1830.

Inspired by the 1829 visit to the Scottish islands. The first score was completed in 1830, with revisions in 1832 and 1833. Premiered in London on 14 May 1832, conducted by Thomas Attwood.

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