Op. 43. “Arminius.” A large work for Chorus and Orchestra. Sometimes
classified as an oratorio.
Op. 44. Violin Concerto. No. 2. D minor.
Op. 45. “The Song of the Bell.” (Schiller.) Chorus, four solo voices,
Orchestra and Organ. This is the most ambitious work of the
composer; by some it is accounted his greatest, but whoever
undertakes the setting of this masterpiece of a great poet, will
find his music overshadowed by the grandeur of the poetry.
Op. 46. Scotch Fantasie. Violin and Orchestra.
Op. 47. “Kol Nidrei.” A wonderfully effective setting of the ancient
Hebrew hymn (many believe this to be the oldest piece of Hebrew
music in existence) for Violoncello and Orchestra.
Op. 50. “Achilleus.” Solo voice, Chorus and Orchestra.
Op. 51. Third Symphony. E major. The most free in form, and the
brightest in character, of all of Bruch’s symphonies.
Op. 52. “The Fiery Cross.” Dramatic Cantata upon portions of Scott’s
“Lady of the Lake” (arranged by H. Bulthaupt). Solo, Chorus and
Orchestra.
Op. 53. “Thermopylae”; “War Song of Tyrtaeus.” Two Male Choruses, with
Orchestra.
Op. 54. Songs. (Text by Heyse.) Piano and Violin accompaniment.
Op. 55. Canzone. ’Cello and Orchestra.
Op. 56. Adagio on Celtic Melodies. ’Cello and Orchestra.
Op. 57. Adagio Appassionato. Violin and Orchestra.
Op. 58. Third Violin Concerto. (D minor.) Dedicated to Joachim.
Without Opus number. One Male Chorus, and a set of Hebrew Melodies for
Chorus, Orchestra and Organ.
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