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M Mussorgsky, Modest 1839 - 1881 · Romantic

Songs and Dances of Death

Песни и танцы смерти ; 4 Dramatic Scenes ; Lieder und Tänze des Todes
Romantic 22 minutes
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Sheet music · public domain · 12 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1875 (Nos.1-3); 1877 (No.4)
First published
1882 - St. Petersburg: Bessel
Period
Romantic
Catalogue
Dedication
Movements
4

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4 songs:; Lullaby <small>/ Berceuse / Колыбельная / Wiegenlied</small>; Serenade <small>/ Серенада / Wiegenlied / Ständchen</small>; Trepak <small>/ Трепак / Tanzlied</small>; Field Marshal <small>/ Полководец / Der feldherr / Feldherr tod / Le chef d'armée</small>

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