The Bells, Op.35 (Rachmaninoff, Sergei)

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Moscow: A. Gutheil, 1920
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Work Title The Bells
Alternative Title Колокола (Kolokola)
Composer Rachmaninoff, Sergei
Opus/Catalogue Number Op.35
Number of Movements/Sections 4
Average Duration 37 minutes
Year/Date of Composition 1913
Year of First Publication 1920
Librettist Konstantin Dmitrievich Bal'mont (1867–1942), after Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849)
Language Russian
Dedication Willem Mengelberg (1871–1951) and the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam
Genre Cantata (secular)
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Chorus (SATB) + Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Clarinets (B♭), Bass Clarinet (B♭), 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 6 Horns (F), 3 Trumpets (B♭), 3 Trombones, Tuba, 3 Timpani, Triangle, Tambourine, Side Drum, Cymbals, Glockenspiel, Celesta, Harp, Pianino, Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses
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  1. «Слышишь, сани мчатся в ряд» (Slyshish', sani mchastya v ryad). Allegro ma non tanto
  2. «Слышишь, к свадьбе зов святой» (Slyshish', k svad'be zov svyatoy). Lento
  3. «Слышишь, воющий набат» (Slyshish', voyushchiy nabat). Presto
  4. «Похоронный слышен звон» (Pokhoronny slyshen zvon). Lento lugubre

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