Alexander Nevsky (cantata), Op. 78 (Prokofiev, Sergey)
| Title | Alexander Nevsky |
| Alternative title | Алексаидр Невский |
| Creators | Sergey Prokofiev, composer 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 |
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Sections
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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
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Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | — | — | — | Complete Score Complete Score |
| View | Russia under the Mongolian Yoke (No.1) | — | — | — | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | parts | Muzgiz | — | Piccolo Flute 1 Flute 2 Oboe 1 Oboe 2 English Horn Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Bass Clarinet Tenor Saxaphone Bassoon 1 Bassoon 2 Contrabassoon Horn 1 Horn 2 Horn 3 Horn 4 Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trumpet 3 Trombone 1 Trombone 2 Trombone 3 Tuba Timpani Bass Drum Cymbals, Wood Blocks Triangle, Maracas, Tam-Tam Tambourine, Tam-Tam Snare Drum, Bell Xylophone Glockenspiel Harp Violins I Violins II Violas Cellos Basses |
| View | Complete | parts | Manuscript | — | Violins I |
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Ensemble | Performers | Files (click to listen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | West London Sinfonia (orchestra) | Philip Hesketh, conductor Phiroz Dalal, performer |
Russia under Mongolian Tyranny Song about Alexander Nevsky The Crusaders in Pskov Arise, Ye Russian People The Battle on the Ice The Field of the Dead Alexander in Pskov |
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