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Dmitri Shostakovich : The Tale Of The Priest And His Worker Balda


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Publisher
Dmitri Shostakovich Estate
Category Opera and Music Theatre
Year Composed
1935
Arranger / Editor Sofia Khentova
Duration
1 Hour, 15 Minutes
Solo Voice(s) 3 Basses, Mezzo Soprano, 2 Sopranos, 2 Tenors
Chorus
SATB chorus
Orchestration 2+2pic.2+ca.2+Ebcl+bcl.2ssx+2tsx.3(cbn)/433+bar.1/timp.perc.xyl.vib.glock.bells/hp.bayan.hca.gtr.balalaika/str
Languages
Russian
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Synopsis:
Created from Shostakovich’s sketches and instrumental parts for the soundtrack of a lost animated film of the same name, the opera follows the amusing Pushkin story about a stingy priest and his wise servant.

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