Taras Bulba (Janáček, Leoš)
| Title | Taras Bulba |
| Alternative title | Rhapsodie for large orchestre |
| Creators | Leoš Janáček, composer |
| Opus | JW VI/15 |
| Instrumentation | orchestra |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1915 |
| First published | 1925 |
| Dedication | ‘To our troops’ |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 1320 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Rhapsodies |
| Period | Early 20th century |
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Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. The Death of Andrei | — | — | — |
| II. The Death of Ostap | — | — | — |
| III. The Prophecy and Death of Taras Bulba | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | piano 4 hands | Břetislav Bakala |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | — | Hudební Matice | 1927 | I. The Death of Andrei II. The Death of Ostap III. The Prophecy and Death of Taras Bulba |
| View | Complete | parts | Hudební Matice | 1926 | Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo Oboe 1, 2, English Horn Clarinet 1 (B/E*), 2 (B), EClarinet* Bassoon 1, 2, 3/Contrabassoon** Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (C/F) Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba Timpani Chimes, Cymbals, Snare Drum, Triangle Organ Harp Violins I Violins II Violas Cellos Basses |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for piano 4 hands |
— | — | Complete score (monochrome conversion) |
Recordings/Performances
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