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

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 movements
Composition Year 1887
Genre Categories Capriccios; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For wind band (arr); For orchestra without strings (arr); Scores featuring wind band (arr); For orchestra (arr); Scores featuring the orchestra (arr); For 2 pianos (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr)

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Performances

Recordings

 Complete Performance (EU)
#725598 - 38.05MB - 26:32 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 968×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/8/20)

Performer Pages New York Philharmonic (orchestra)
Leonard Bernstein (conductor)
Publisher Info. Columbia Masterworks, 1959. ML 5401.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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 Complete Performance (EU)
#711503 - 20.03MB - 14:21 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 372×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/6/24)

Performer Pages Detroit Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Paul Paray (conductor)
Publisher Info. Mercury, 1953. MG 50020.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#32506 - 44.25MB, 98 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11530×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/6/9)

Editor First edition (pre-1898 print)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1888. Plate 97.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Includes color scan of chromolithograph title-page by A. Antipoff. This score was once owned by conductor Anton Seidl (1850-1898) and was scanned by Columbia University Library. The decorative title page, cover and catalog listings are from the incomplete Google scan also found on archive.org
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 Complete Score
#503899 - 10.78MB, 93 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 920×⇩ - Feldmahler

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Feldmahler (2006/12/23)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1888. Plate 97.
Reprinted Leipzig: Eulenburg, No.842, n.d.(ca.1924). Plate E.E. 6451.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Reprinted from the 1888 score but instrument names replaced to improve visibility in reduced fromat.
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 Complete Score
#875678 - 10.35MB, 95 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 91×⇩ - Dbmiller

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Dbmiller (2023/9/17)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, No.97, 1888*. Plate 3220.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes *This is not a reprint of the 1888 score but reproduced from a copyist's manuscript in the 20th century (possibly after WW II) which is an exact copy of the 1888 Röder engraving.
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 Complete Score
#930736 - 7.74MB, 92 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 29×⇩ - Sallen112

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Sallen112 (2024/9/6)

Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzyka, 1947.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi. Page size is 8.2133 x 11.5 inches.
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Parts

 Piccolo
#41016 - 0.34MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6428×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

⇒ 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

 Flute 1, 2
#41017 - 0.98MB, 7, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10148×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Oboe 1, 2 (both also English Horn)
#41018 - 0.81MB, 5, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7739×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Clarinet 1, 2 (A/B♭)
#20087 - 0.96MB, 6, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19463×⇩ - Romanov76110

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭ - transposed)
#41019 - 1.07MB, 6, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8375×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Bassoon 1, 2
#41020 - 0.75MB, 5, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5504×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F)
#41021 - 1.32MB, 4, 4, 4, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8298×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Trumpet 1, 2 (A/B♭)
#41022 - 0.51MB, 3, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7356×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭ - transposed)
#41023 - 0.26MB, 2, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5756×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Trombone 1, 2 (bass clef)
#41024 - 0.35MB, 3, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4749×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba (Trombone 1, 2 - alto, tenor clefs)
#41025 - 0.82MB, 3 ea pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6658×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Timpani, Drum, Triangle,
Bass Drum/Cymbals, Tambourine/Castanets
#19966 - 0.99MB, 3x4, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10697×⇩ - Romanov76110

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 Harp
#41026 - 0.45MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5634×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Violins I
#41027 - 0.85MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18543×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Violins II
#41028 - 0.75MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7439×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Violas
#41029 - 0.65MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6403×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

 Cellos
#27336 - 0.59MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7337×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/26)

 Basses
#41030 - 0.41MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5163×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/10)

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.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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 Percussion Score (No Timpani)
#395384 - 0.26MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3254×⇩ - Steveprimatic

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Steveprimatic (2015/10/3)

Editor Stephen Primatic
Publisher. Info. Stephen Primatic
Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 [tag/del]
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Military Band (Winterbottom)

 Complete Score and Parts
#40630 - 16.05MB, 135 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6224×⇩ - Guifré

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Guifré (2009/10/5)

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).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes The whole piece has been transposed a semitone up (A major --> B♭ major).
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For Theatre Orchestra (Hartmann)

 Condensed Score and Parts
#681307 - 167.39MB, 183 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/27 - 48×⇩ - Davidlhardie

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Davidlhardie (2021/3/13)

Arranger Arthur Hartmann (1881-1956)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, n.d. Plate 3321.
Copyright
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For 2 Pianos (Schaefer)

 Complete Score
#150398 - 6.59MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1256×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2011/11/13)

 Color Covers
#150399 - 8.83MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 235×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2011/11/13)

Arranger Aleksandr Schaefer (1866-1914)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1888*. Plate 2112.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes *Despite the date on title page, the Schaefer arrangement was not issued until around 1900. Illustrated title page by A. Antipoff
This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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For Piano 4 hands (Rimsky-Korsakov)

 Complete Score
#41284 - 1.83MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1957×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/10/12)

 Complete Score
#19881 - 6.00MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 917×⇩ - Lyle Neff

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Lyle Neff (2008/7/29)

 Cover, Chromolithograph Title Page
#41285 - 0.73MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 386×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/10/12)

Arranger Composer
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1887. Plate 99.
Copyright
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For Piano (Winkler)

 Complete Score
#262621 - 4.74MB, 37 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2235×⇩ - Mompou

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Mompou (2012/12/20)

 Color Covers, Title Page
#305363 - 0.67MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 158×⇩ - Jurabe

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Jurabe (2013/12/2)

Arranger Aleksandr Winkler (1865-1935)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: M.P. Belaieff, 1924. Plate 3256.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Illustrated title page by A. Antipoff, less colourful version than in the Schaefer edition above.
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General Information

Work Title Capriccio on Spanish Themes ; Capriccio espagnol
Alternative. Title Каприччио на испанские темы ; Испанское каприччио ;
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.
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