H352
Abschied von Rom / Ponte Molle in a minor
One of three works inspired by Fanny Hensel’s favorite sites in the Rome, this work was written in 1840 during her family’s yearlong trip to Italy in 1839-1840. Abschied von Rom (“Farewell to Rome”) was first titled “Ponte Molle” for the Milvian Bridge, the last waystation for travelers leaving the Eternal City.
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HenselPushers edition notes:
This work appears in three versions in her manuscripts. The HenselPushers edition is based on the version that appears in MA Ms. 163, titled “Abschied”. This piece also appears as “Abschied von Rom” in MA Ms. 50 and as “Ponte Molle” in MA Ms. 22/A,3.
Feb 1, 2022: Version 1.4 uploaded. Previous edition had dotted quarter notes instead of repeated 8th notes in the inner voices in beats 1 & 2 of measure 16.