| 59570 | ALBUM FOR THE YOUNG: Knecht Ruprecht |
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| Schumann, Robert (Arr. Sheinberg, Art) |  Score
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium |
| Duration: 2:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.6.6.4 |
| Comments: Composed as part of his 'Album for the Young' for piano. |
| Description: In the German folk traditions of Christmas, Knecht Ruprecht was a wicked but useful side-kick of St. Nicholas; children who had misbehaved were in danger of being kidnapped by this sinister fellow and dumped in the river. |