Les noces, K040 (Stravinsky, Igor)

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Editor First edition (later printing)
Language Russian / French
Translator Charles Ferdinand Ramuz (1878–1947), French text
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, 1922. Plate J.W.C. 45.
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Editor First edition (reprint)
Language Russian / French
Translator Charles Ferdinand Ramuz (1878–1947), French text
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, 1922. Plate J.W.C. 45.
Reprinted Mineola: Dover Publications, 1998.
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Misc. Notes B&W, medium quality. Originally submitted by Jdeperi in 22 December 2010.
The Philharmonia study score (issued 1927) is a literal reprint of the above score in reduced size, with the added plate of W.Ph.V. 296.
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Parts

5 more: Bass Drum/Tambourine/Triangle/Cymbals/2 Snare Drums/ / 2 Field Drums/Xylophone/Crotales/Chimes • Piano 1 • Piano 2 • Piano 3 • Piano 4

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1922).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2727.
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Editor First edition
Language Russian / French
Translator Charles Ferdinand Ramuz (1878–1947), French text
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, 1922. Plate J. & W. C. 9718.
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Language German / English
Translator Karlheinz Gutheim (1904–1987), German text
H. Krüger (fl.1922), German text
David Millar Craig (1878–1965), English text
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, 1922. Plate J. & W. C. 9718a.
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Misc. Notes Edition would be Public Domain in Canada if German text were redacted.
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General Information

Work Title Les noces
Alternative. Title Свадебка
Name Translations Les Noces; 結婚; Las bodas; 婚禮; Menyegző; [5 more...]عروسی (باله); Весіллячко; Ezteiak (Stravinski); כלולות; 결혼
Name Aliases As Núpcias; 婚礼
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 176639342; GND: 300158025; SUDOC: 035790776; BNF: 139199647
Composer Stravinsky, Igor
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. K040
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IIS 15
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 parts (4 scenes):
  • Part 1.
Scene 1: La tresse - At the Bride's House (The Tresses)
Scene 2: Chez le marié - At the Bridegroom's House
Scene 3: Le départ de la mariée - The Bride's Departure
  • Part 2.
Scene 4: Le repas de noces - The Wedding Feast (The Red Table)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1914-22
First Performance. 1923-06-13 in Paris, Théâtre de la Gaîté
Ballets Russes, Ernest Ansermet (conductor)
First Publication. 1922 - London: Chester
Librettist Composer
Language Russian
Dedication Sergei Diaghilev (1872–1929)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass, mixed chorus (SATB), percussion, 4 pianos
InstrDetail [more...]
timpani, bass drum, tambourine, triangle, cymbals,
2 snare drums, 2 field drums, xylophone, crotales, chimes, 4 pianos
Discography MusicBrainz
Authorities Wikidata
External Links Kirchmeyer Catalog
Wikipedia article
All Music Guide

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