The Bells, Op.35 (Rachmaninoff, Sergei)
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Moscow: A. Gutheil, 1920
Reissue - London: Boosey & Hawkes (after 1947). Plate B. & H. 20334
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| Work Title | The Bells |
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| Alternative Title | Колокола (Kolokola) |
| Composer | Rachmaninoff, Sergei |
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| 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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- «Слышишь, сани мчатся в ряд» (Slyshish', sani mchastya v ryad). Allegro ma non tanto
- «Слышишь, к свадьбе зов святой» (Slyshish', k svad'be zov svyatoy). Lento
- «Слышишь, воющий набат» (Slyshish', voyushchiy nabat). Presto
- «Похоронный слышен звон» (Pokhoronny slyshen zvon). Lento lugubre
