Háry János (suite) (Kodály, Zoltán)

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Universal Edition, 1927. Plate U.E. 8943.
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Misc. Notes Conductor's score.
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14 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1 (B♭/E♭), 2 (B♭)/Alto Saxophone (E♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet* 1, 2, 3 (C), Cornet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Snare drum/Bass drum/Cymbals/Triangle/ / Tambourine/Tam-tam/Bells/Chimes/Xylophone • Piano, Celesta • Cimbalom • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Vienna: Universal Edition, 1927. Plate U.E. 8944.
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Misc. Notes *The cornet parts are also appended to the end of each trumpet part.
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General Information

Work Title Háry János Suite
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Composer Kodály, Zoltán
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IZK 26
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements:
I. Prelude. The Fairy Tale Begins
II. Viennese Musical Clock
III. Song
IV. The Battle and Defeat of Napoleon
V. Intermezzo
VI. Entrance of the Emperor and His Court
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1926-27
First Performance. 1927-03-24 in Barcelona: Gran Teatre del Liceu
Orquestra Pau Casals, Antal Fleischer (conductor)
First Publication. 1927 – Vienna: Universal Edition
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation orchestra [more...]
3 flutes (all also piccolo), 2 oboes,
2 clarinets (B, 1st also E clarinet, 2nd also alto saxophone (E)), 2 bassoons
4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (C), 3 cornets (B), 3 trombones, tuba
snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, tam-tam, bells, chimes, xylophone
celesta, piano, cimbalom, strings

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This suite is taken from the singspiel Háry János.