Composition: Alexander Nevsky (cantata), Op. 78 (Prokofiev, Sergey)
| Title | Alexander Nevsky |
| Alternative title | Алексаидр Невский |
| Creators | Sergey Prokofiev (composer) and Vladimir Lugovskoy (librettist) |
| Opus | Op.78 |
| Instrumentation | mezzosoprano, mixed chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | 7 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1938 |
| First published | 1941 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 2700 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Secular cantatas |
| Language | Russian |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| View on IMSLP |  |
| Code |  |
Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia Under the Mongolian Yoke (Русь под игом монгольским) | — | — | — |
| Song About Alexander Nevsky (Песня об Александре Невском) | — | — | — |
| The Crusaders in Pskov (Крестоносцы во Пскове) | — | — | — |
| Arise, Men of Russia (Вставайтелюди русские) | — | — | — |
| The Battle on Ice (Ледовое побоище) | — | — | — |
| The Field of the Dead (Мертвое поле) | — | — | — |
| Alexander's Entry into Pskov (Въезд Александра во Псков) | — | — | — |
Arrangements
(No arrangements)
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | — | — | Complete Score · view Complete Score · view |
| view | Russia under the Mongolian Yoke (No.1) | — | — | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Muzgiz | — | Piccolo · view Flute 1 · view Flute 2 · view Oboe 1 · view Oboe 2 · view English Horn · view Clarinet 1 · view Clarinet 2 · view Bass Clarinet · view Tenor Saxaphone · view Bassoon 1 · view Bassoon 2 · view Contrabassoon · view Horn 1 · view Horn 2 · view Horn 3 · view Horn 4 · view Trumpet 1 · view Trumpet 2 · view Trumpet 3 · view Trombone 1 · view Trombone 2 · view Trombone 3 · view Tuba · view Timpani · view Bass Drum · view Cymbals, Wood Blocks · view Triangle, Maracas, Tam-Tam · view Tambourine, Tam-Tam · view Snare Drum, Bell · view Xylophone · view Glockenspiel · view Harp · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Manuscript | — | Violins I · view |
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Ensemble | Performers | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | West London Sinfonia (orchestra) | Philip Hesketh (conductor) and Phiroz Dalal (performer) | Russia under Mongolian Tyranny · file Song about Alexander Nevsky · file The Crusaders in Pskov · file Arise, Ye Russian People · file The Battle on the Ice · file The Field of the Dead · file Alexander in Pskov · file |
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