2 Fables of Krylov, Op.4 (Shostakovich, Dmitry)

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Editor Aleksandr Baltin (1931–2009)
Language Russian
Publisher. Info. Collected Works in 42 Volumes, Vol.32 (pp.1-14)
Moscow: Muzyka, 1982. Plate 10283.
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Work Title 2 Fables of Krylov
Alternative. Title Две басни И. Крылова
Composer Shostakovich, Dmitry
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.4
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IDS 29
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 songs:
  1. The Dragonfly and the Ant (Стрекоза и Муравей)
  2. The Donkey and the Nightingale (Осел и Соловей)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1922
First Performance. 1977/02/02 in Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall,
Moscow Conservatory Students' Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
First Publication. 1966 (voice and piano version); 1982 (original version)
Librettist Ivan Krylov (1769–1844)
Language Russian
Dedication Mikhail Kvadri (1897–1929)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Modern
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation mezzo soprano, orchestra (No.1) ; female chorus (alto), orchestra (No.2)
External Links DSCH
Extra Information No.2 is for a group of alto (mezzo-soprano) soloists and orchestra