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R Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay 1844 - 1908 · Romantic

The Snow Maiden (opera)

Снегурочка ; Schneeflöckchen ; Jeune fille de neige
Romantic Theatrical Works Operas
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Sheet music · public domain · 13 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1880–81 ; 1895
First published
1881 - St. Petersburg: V. Bessel; 1898 – St. Petersburg: V. Bessel. ; Full score. Plate 4800.
Period
Romantic
Catalogue
Dedication
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1 prologue, 4 acts:; =====Version =====; *Prologue Scene of Spring-Beauty and the Birds :Introduction :Recitative and Aria of Spring :Recitative :Song and Dance of the Birds; *Act I Introduction Scene of Snowmaiden and Lel' :First Song of Lel' :Second Song of Lel' Arietta of Snowmaiden Scene and Arietta of Kupava Wedding Rite Scene of Kupava and Snowmaiden Finale; *Act II Chorus. Song of the Blind Gusli-Players Scene of the Tsar and Bermyata Duet of the Tsar and Kupava Public Proclamation Solemn Procession of Tsar Berendey Hymn of the Berendeyans Cavatina of the Tsar [with scene and concluding chorus]; *Act III Scene in the Forest Reserve :Roundelay and Song of the Beaver :Cavatina of the Tsar :Dance of the Skomorokhi :Third Song of Lel' Scene of Snowmaiden and Mizgir' :Arioso Scene of Lel', Kupava, and Snowmaiden :Trio; *Act IV Introduction Scene of Snowmaiden and Spring Chorus of Flowers Duet of Snowmaiden and Mizgir' Finale :Concluding Chorus

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