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R Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay 1844 - 1908 · Romantic

The Tale of Tsar Saltan (opera)

The Tale of Tsar Saltan, of his Son the Renowned and Mighty Bogatyr Prince Guidon Saltanovich, and of the Beautiful Swan Princess (Сказка о Царе Салтане, о сыне его славном и могучем богатыре Князе Гвидоне Салтановиче и о прекрасной Царевне Лебеди) ; Fairy-Tale opera
Romantic Theatrical Works Operas 2.5 hours
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Sheet music · public domain · 32 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1899–1900
First published
1901-04 – St. Petersburg: Bessel. ; Vocal score, 281 pages. Plate 4849. (1901); Full score, 462 pages (lithographed from a manuscript). Plate 4882. (1904)
Period
Romantic
Catalogue
Dedication
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1 movements
1 prologue, 4 acts

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