Capriccio espagnol, Op.34 (Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay)

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Performer Pages New York Philharmonic (orchestra)
Leonard Bernstein (conductor)
Publisher Info. Columbia Masterworks, 1959. ML 5401.
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Performer Pages Detroit Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Paul Paray (conductor)
Publisher Info. Mercury, 1953. MG 50020.
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Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1887. Plate 97.
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1887.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1915.
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1887.
Reprinted Moscow: Muzyka, 1947.
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, n.d.(ca.1924). Plate 3320.
Leipzig: Eulenburg, No.842, n.d. Plate E.E. 6451.
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5 more: 1. Alborada • 2. Variazioni • 3. Alborada • 4. Scena e canto gitano • 5. Fandango asturiano

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, n.d.(ca.1924). Plate 3320.
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, No.97, 1888. Plate 3220.
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17 more: Flute 1, 2 • Oboe 1, 2 (both also English Horn) • Clarinet 1, 2 (A/B♭) • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭ - transposed) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (A/B♭) • Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭ - transposed) • Trombone 1, 2 (bass clef) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba (Trombone 1, 2 - alto, tenor clefs) • Timpani, Drum, Triangle, / Bass Drum/Cymbals, Tambourine/Castanets • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1887. Plate 98.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1915.
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For Military Band (Winterbottom)

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Arranger Frank Winterbottom (1861-1930)
Publisher. Info. Hawkes' Journal, No.459
London: Hawkes & Son, 1923. Plate H. & S. 6095.
Reprinted London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d.(before 1945).
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Arranger Arthur Hartmann (1881-1956)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, n.d. Plate 3321.
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Arranger Aleksandr Schaefer (1866-1914)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1888*. Plate 2112.
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1887. Plate 99.
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Arranger Aleksandr Winkler (1865-1935)
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1924. Plate 3256.
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General Information

Work Title Capriccio on Spanish Themes ; Spanish Capriccio
Alternative. Title Каприччио на испанские темы ; Испанское каприччио ; Capriccio espagnol
Name Translations Capriccio espagnol; 西班牙随想曲; Capriccio spagnolo; Испанско капричио; Španski capriccio (Rimski-Korsakov); スペイン奇想曲; Capricho español; Tùy khúc Tây Ban Nha; Каприччио на испанские темы; کاپریچیو اسپانیول; Capricho Español; 스페인 기상곡; קפריצ'יו ספרדי
Name Aliases Capriccio espagnol (Rimsky-Korsakoff); Capriccio espagnol (Rimski-Korsakov); Capriccio Espagnol; Испанско Капричио; Испанско капричо; Espanjalainen kapriisi; Capritx espanyol; Caprici espanyol; Capriccio espanyol; スペイン綺想曲; Capricho espanol; Capriccio su temi spagnoli
Authorities Wikipedia; BNF: 13917921g
Composer Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.34
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. INR 72
Key A major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 movements:
  1. Alborada
  2. Variazioni
  3. Alborada
  4. Scena e canto gitano
  5. Fandango asturiano
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1887
First Performance. 1887-10-31 in St. Petersburg
Imperial Russian Opera Orchestra, Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
First Publication. 1888 – Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, Plates 97-99 (score, parts, 4-hand arr.)
Dedication Artists of the Imperial Opera in St. Petersburg
Average DurationAvg. Duration 16 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes (2nd also English horn), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, bass drum, drum, triangle, cymbals, tambourine, castanets, harp, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information Based on a projected Fantasia on Spanish Themes for violin and orchestra. The dedication to the 67 members of the Imperial Russian Opera Orchestra of St Petersburg specifies the date of first performance. Also arranged for piano 4 hands by Rimsky-Korsakov.