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Lohengrin: Act III, Sc. 1: Bridal Chorus: Treulich gefuhrt (excerpt): Conductor Score

By Richard Wagner

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Finished in 1848 and premiered in 1950 in Weimar, Germany, Richard Wagner's (1813-1883) LOHENGRIN tells a story of a tragic medieval German romance in the Knight of the Swan tradition. Elsa, a princess in Brabant, is rescued and wedded by a knight in shining armor who insists on remaining nameless. Most are familiar with the famous wedding march from the opera (commonly referred to today as "Here Comes the Bride"), and this original chorus and orchestra version may be easily programmed either as an opera excerpt or as a concert work. Instrumentation: 3.2.2.3: 4.2.3.1: Perc(1): Hp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Mx Chor (available separately).

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Series: Kalmus Opera Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-63-887796-3
ISBN13: 978-1-63-887796-7
UPC: 660355155185
SKU: 36-A391701
Instrumentation: 3.2.2.3: 4.2.3.1: Perc(1): Hp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Mx Chor

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About the Composer: Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) fundamentally reshaped operatic music by integrating orchestral and vocal writing into a seamless dramatic whole. His leitmotif technique—the use of recurring musical phrases to represent characters and ideas—became foundational to how composers thought about narrative in music, influencing everything from film scoring to contemporary concert works.

Why we love this

This excerpt offers conductors a legitimate operatic showpiece without the vocal solo baggage of a traditional soprano-heavy wedding march. The original orchestration is sumptuous and immediately recognizable, yet the full choral and instrumental texture gives ensembles real work to do; you're not just playing background to a melody everyone knows.

What to expect

Processional majesty meets romantic grandeur. The music moves with ceremonial deliberation, all golden harmonies and lush orchestration, capturing the pageantry of a medieval wedding without a trace of irony. There's genuine warmth here, not just spectacle.

Who it's for

Conductors programming chamber orchestras or opera excerpts for concert performance. This score works equally well for orchestras seeking a recognizable, impressive opener or for programs exploring 19th-century opera orchestration without the complications of a full stage production.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the harp part carefully against the full orchestration. It carries decorative figuration that deserves clarity even when the strings and winds are in full voice.
  • Shape the phrasing in long arcs rather than bar-by-bar. Wagner's harmonic progression here is slow and stately; resist the urge to rush through the repeated sections.
  • Cue the mixed chorus entries precisely; their rhythmic alignment with the orchestra is essential to the ceremonial weight of the moment.
  • Allow the percussion to sit slightly back in the mix. The timpani supports the harmonic foundation but should not dominate the orchestral sound.

How to use it

Open a concert with this to establish an immediate connection with audiences; the melody is familiar enough to feel welcoming, but the orchestral context elevates it beyond the typical "Here Comes the Bride" hearing. It pairs well with other 19th-century orchestral excerpts or concert overtures in a "Great Moments from Opera" program.

Skills your students will build

  • Conducting long-phrased, sustained harmonies without losing shape
  • Balancing independent orchestral parts within a homophonic texture
  • Synchronizing mixed chorus with orchestra in ceremonial contexts
  • Interpreting Romantic-era dynamic and articulation markings for period-appropriate sound

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