The Cunning Peasant, Op.37 (Dvořák, Antonín)

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Overture

Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1879. Plate 8137.
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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1879. Plate 8137.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Parts

Overture

13 more: Flute 1, 2/Piccolo • Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (F) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Triangle • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos and Basses

Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1879. Plate 8138.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1913. Plate 8255.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Overture

For Piano 4 hands
Editor Louis Oesterle (1854–1932)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1909. Plate 21031.
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General Information

Work Title The Cunning Peasant
Alternative. Title Šelma sedlák ; Der Bauer ein Schelm
Composer Dvořák, Antonín
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.37 ; B.67
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IAD 12
Key A major (overture)
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 acts
  • Overture, B.67a
  • I. Zahrada v knížecím zámku (The Castle Garden)
  • II. Dvůr na Martinově statku (Martin's Farmyard)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1877 (February-July)
First Performance. 1878 (January 27) in Prague [more...]
Josef Lev (Prince-B)
Terezie Boschettiová (Princess-S)
Karel Čech (Martin the peasant-B)
Marie Lauschmannová (Bětuška-S)
Betty Fibichová (Veruna-A)
Jan Šára (Václav-T)
Antonín Vávra (Jeník-T)
Antonie Tichá (Berta-S)
Adolf Krössing (Jean-T)
Provisional Theater Orchestra (orchestra)
Provisional Theater Choir (chorus)
Adolf Čech (conductor)
First Publication. 1879 - Berlin: N. Simrock (overture, Monatsbericht (1879), p.318), Plates 8137-8138.
1882 - Berlin: N. Simrock (vocal score, Monatsbericht (1882), p.121), Plate 8255.
Librettist Josef Otakar Veselý (1853-1879)
Language Czech
Average DurationAvg. Duration 120 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation 9 soloists (SSSATTTBB), chorus (SATB), piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, bass drum, triangle, harp, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
External Links antonin-dvorak.cz
Wikipedia article
Operone.de