The Oprichnik, TH 3 (Tchaikovsky, Pyotr)
| Title | The Oprichnik |
| Alternative title | Опричник ; The Guardsman ; Der Opritschnik (Leibtrabant) |
| Creators | Pyotr Tchaikovsky, composer |
| Opus | TH 3 |
| Instrumentation | voices, mixed chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1870 |
| First published | 1874 |
| Dedication | Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich of Russia |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 9900 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Operas |
| Language | Russian |
| Period | Romantic |
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Sections
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Introduction | piano 4 hands | Ivan Pomazansky |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | Introduction | — | Bessel | 1898 | Complete Score |
| View | Introduction | — | Bessel | 1898 | Complete Score |
| View | Dances of Oprichniks and Women (Act 4, No.15) | — | Bessel | 1898 | Complete Score Color Cover |
| View | Dances of Oprichniks and Women (Act 4, No.15) | — | Bessel | 1898 | Complete Score |
| View | Introduction | parts | Manuscript | — | Piccolo, Flute 1/2 Oboe 1/2 Clarinet 1/2 (A) Bassoon 1/2 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) Trumpet 1/2 (D) Trombone 1/2, 3/Tuba Timpani Cymbals, Triangle, Bass Drum Violins I Violins II Violas Cellos Basses |
| View | Dances of Oprichniks and Women (Act 4, No.15) | parts | Bessel | 1898 | Piccolo, Flute 1/2 Oboe 1/2 Clarinet 1/2 (A) Bassoon 1/2 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) Trumpet 1/2 (F) Trombone 1/2, 3/Tuba Timpani Bass Drum/Cymbals, Tambourine, Triangle Violins I Violins II Violas Cellos/Basses |
| View | Complete | vocal score | — | — | Overture Act 1 Act 2, Tableau 1 Act 2, Tableau 2 Act 3 Act 4 |
| View | Introduction | Arrangement for piano 4 hands |
Bessel | — | Complete Score |
Recordings/Performances
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