Principles of Orchestration (Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai)
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English-language edition
Part I -- Text
Table of contents
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Prefaces to the English edition
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Chapter 1. General review of orchestral groups
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Chapter 2. Melody
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Chapter 3. Harmony
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Chapter 4. Composition of the Orchestra
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Chapter 5. Combination of the Human Voice with Orchestra. The Stage Band
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Chapter 6. (Supplementary). Voices
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Part II -- Musical Examples
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Musical Examples 1-25
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Musical Examples 26-50
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Musical Examples 51-75
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Musical Examples 76-100
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Maximilian Steinberg (1883–1946), editor
Edition Russe de Musique, 1922; reprinted by Dover Publications, 1964.
Musical Examples 101-126
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Musical Examples 127-150
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Musical Examples 151-175
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Musical Examples 176-201
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Maximilian Steinberg (1883–1946), editor
Edition Russe de Musique, 1922; reprinted by Dover Publications, 1964.
Musical Examples 202-226
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Musical Examples 227-251
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Musical Examples 252-275
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Musical Examples 276-300
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Musical Examples 301-312 and Appendix (end)
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Maximilian Steinberg (1883–1946), editor
Edition Russe de Musique, 1922; reprinted by Dover Publications, 1964.
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General Information
| Work Title | Principles of Orchestration |
|---|---|
| Alternative Title | Основы оркестровки |
| Composer | Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai |
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| Year of First Publication | 1913 (Russian ed.) |
| Language | Russian; musical examples of English ed. have French text for vocal works |
| Genre | Books |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
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