Knecht Ruprecht, from Album for the Young (Zellner) [211.01]
Romantic period. Transcription of the "12. Knecht Ruprecht" movement from the popular piano collection, Album for the Young. A familiar tune to anyone who has taken piano lessons and progressed to the easier repertoire. Knight Ruprecht is roughly a "supporting actor" to Saint Nicholas in German folklore, who admonishes children on their wrongdoings at Christmas time. Score & parts.