Overture Overture Time of origin 1848-1849 Main opus "Manfred", Dramatic poem for soloists, chorus and orchestra, based on Lord Byron op. 115 Duration 12 Minuten Performance history Uraufführung: 14.03.1852, Leipzig, Gewandhaus, großer Saal, Matinee; Dirigent: Robert Schumann, Gewandhausorchester