Composition: Háry János (suite) (Kodály, Zoltán)

Title Háry János Suite
Creators Zoltán Kodály (composer)
Opus
Instrumentation orchestra
Number of movements 6
Keys
Composed 1926
First published 1927
Dedication
Tempo markings
Metronome markings
Time signatures
Average duration (sec) 1500
Number of measures
Composition types Suites
Period Early 20th century
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Sections

Title
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Metronome Key Measures
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

Arrangements

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Scores

Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete Universal Edition 1927 Complete Score · view
view Complete parts Universal Edition Flute 1, 2, 3 (all also Piccolo) · view
Oboe 1, 2 · view
Clarinet 1 (B/E), 2 (B)/Alto Saxophone (E) · view
Bassoon 1, 2 · view
Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) · view
Trumpet* 1, 2, 3 (C), Cornet 1, 2, 3 (B) · view
Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba · view
Timpani, Snare drum/Bass drum/Cymbals/Triangle/
Tambourine/Tam-tam/Bells/Chimes/Xylophone · view
Piano, Celesta · view
Cimbalom · view
Violins I · view
Violins II · view
Violas · view
Cellos · view
Basses · view

Recordings/Performances

DetailsEnsemblePerformersFiles
view NBC Symphony Orchestra (orchestra) Arturo Toscanini (conductor) Prelude · file
1. The Fairy Tale Begins · file
2. Viennese Musical Clock · file
3. Song · file
4. The Battle and Defeat of Napoleon · file
5. Intermezzo · file
6. Entrance of the Emperor and His Court · file
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