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Carl Maria von Weber - Famous Works

Carl Maria von Weber portrait – German Romantic composer
Portrait of Carl Maria von Weber.

Carl Maria von Weber (1786–1826) was a pivotal figure of early Romanticism in German music. His work played a decisive role in shaping German Romantic opera, combining folk elements, dramatic atmosphere, and richly colored orchestration.

Alongside his contributions to opera, Weber composed significant orchestral and instrumental works, particularly for the clarinet, greatly expanding the instrument’s repertoire. The following is a representative selection of his most important works.

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Operas:

  • Das Waldmädchen (1800)
  • Peter Schmoll und seine Nachbarn (1803)
  • Abu Hassan (1811)
  • Der Freischütz (The Freeshooter) (1821)
  • Die drei Pintos (unfinished)
  • Euryanthe (1823)
  • Oberon (1826)
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Orchestral Works / Concertos :

  • Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 19
  • Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 20
  • Andante e Rondo Ungarese for bassoon and orchestra, Op. 35
  • Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 11
  • Piano Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 32
  • Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73
  • Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 74
  • Concertino for Clarinet in E-flat major, Op. 26
  • Bassoon Concerto in F major, Op. 75
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Chamber Music:

  • Piano Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 8
  • Clarinet Quintet in B-flat major, Op. 34
  • Violin and Piano Duets, Op. 3
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Piano Music:

  • Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65
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Songs:

Weber composed a number of songs for voice and piano, including:

  • “Die Kerze”
  • “Wiedersehen”
  • “Sehnsucht”
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Sacred Music:

  • Missa sancta No. 1 in E-flat major
  • Missa sancta No. 2 (Jubilee Mass)
  • Jubel-Kantate
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🔎 Work Analyses of Carl Maria von Weber on MusiLLection

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