Le caïd (Thomas, Ambroise)

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Overture

11 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (D), 3/4 (E) • Cornet 1/2 (A) • Timpani/Triangle, Bass Drum/Cymbals • Trombone 1/2, 3 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d. Plate H. 8353.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2162.
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Le Tambour-major (G major)

12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (A) • Trombone 1/2, 3 • Timpani/Snare Drum, Bass Drum/Cymbals • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3110.
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Editor First edition
Language French
Publisher. Info. Paris: Bureau Central de Musique, n.d.[1849]. Plate B.C. 1108.
Reprinted Paris: Léon Escudier, n.d.(after 1853).
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Language French
Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d.(ca.1883). Plate H. 5717.
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Air du tambour major

Language French, English
Translator Paul England (1893–1968), English Text
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., n.d. Plate H. 4401.
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Misc. Notes Ambroise Thomas - Air du tambour major (Le caid) - Full Score
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For Piano (Anschütz)

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See: Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Le caïd' by Anschütz

Overture

For Piano
Arranger Composer?
Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d. Plate H. 8353.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2162.
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Misc. Notes Piano Conductor Score for Overture Parts of Original Setting.
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Publisher. Info. London: Hawkes & Son, n.d. Plate H. 74 S.
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General Information

Work Title Le caïd
Alternative. Title Les Boudjous (original title)
Name Translations El caíd (ópera); Le Caïd; ル・カイド
Name Aliases Les boudjous
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 182864720; BNF: 13920374x
Composer Thomas, Ambroise
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAT 2
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 acts
First Performance. 1849/01/03
Paris: Opéra-Comique
First Publication. 1849
Librettist Thomas Sauvage (1794–1877)
Language French
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
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Cast
Aboul-y-far, an Algerian caïd (bass)
Fathma, Aboul-y-far's daughter (soprano)
Virginie, a French milliner (soprano)
Birotteau, a French hairdresser (tenor)
Ali-Bajou, the caïd's steward (tenor)
Michel, a French drum-major (baritone)
Muezzin (bass)

Mixed Chorus (SATB)

Kabyles,The Caïd's Guards, French Officers, Drummers, Soldiers, Male Slavers, Female Slaves

Orchestra

2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 cornets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, percussion, strings
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External Links Wikipedia article
Libretto (French), 1853