Evocations, Op.15 (Roussel, Albert)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements
Composition Year 1910 April-1911 June (possibly revised 1920s)
Genre Categories Secular choruses; Choruses; For 3 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the alto voice; Scores featuring the tenor voice; Scores featuring the baritone voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; French language; 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)

Sheet Music

Full Scores

 I. Les dieux dans l’ombre des cavernes
#231748 - 6.64MB, 65 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 589×⇩ - Afp0815

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⇒ 5 more: Color Cover • II. La Ville Rose • Color Cover • III. Aux bords du Fleuve Sacré • Color Cover

 Color Cover
#231749 - 1.48MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 158×⇩ - Afp0815

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 II. La Ville Rose
#231750 - 7.03MB, 75 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 296×⇩ - Afp0815

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 Color Cover
#231751 - 1.52MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 94×⇩ - Afp0815

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 III. Aux bords du Fleuve Sacré
#231752 - 10.12MB, 100 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 319×⇩ - Afp0815

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 Color Cover
#231753 - 1.59MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 92×⇩ - Afp0815

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, 1912. Plate D. & F. 8082, 8102, 8261.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 I. Les dieux dans l’ombre des cavernes
#16085 - 6.05MB, 62 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 576×⇩ - Daphnis

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 II. La Ville Rose
#16093 - 6.78MB, 72 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 426×⇩ - Daphnis

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 III. Aux bords du Fleuve Sacré
#16122 - 8.93MB, 97 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 427×⇩ - Daphnis

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Cie., 1912. Plate D. & F. 8616-8618.
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 I. Les dieux dans l’ombre des cavernes
#743153 - 10.09MB, 63 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 II. La Ville Rose
#743154 - 8.85MB, 73 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 III. Aux bords du Fleuve Sacré
#743155 - 9.22MB, 98 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Cie., 1912. Plate D. & F. 8616-8618.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A6397, A6739, A6740.
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 III. Aux bords du Fleuve Sacré (Chorus Score)
#743583 - 1.03MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Cie., 1912.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A6740.
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Misc. Notes Chorus Score is 10 x 13 scan. SATB only, no Piano reduction in score.
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Parts

 Flute 1/2, 3/Piccolo
#743708 - 2.82MB, 40 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 15 more: Oboe 1/2, English Horn • Clarinet 1/2, Bass Clarinet (A/B♭) • Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2, 3 (C) • Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Percussion (Bass Drum/Cymbals/Snare Drum/Side Drum/Tam-Tam/Triangle/Glockenspiel) • Harp 1/2 • Celesta • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1/2, English Horn
#743709 - 1.85MB, 32 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Clarinet 1/2, Bass Clarinet (A/B♭)
#743710 - 2.32MB, 36 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon
#743711 - 1.91MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#743712 - 2.62MB, 44 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1/2, 3 (C)
#743713 - 1.25MB, 25 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba
#743714 - 1.62MB, 35 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Timpani
#743715 - 0.54MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Percussion (Bass Drum/Cymbals/Snare Drum/Side Drum/Tam-Tam/Triangle/Glockenspiel)
#743716 - 0.55MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Harp 1/2
#743717 - 1.65MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Celesta
#743718 - 0.20MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#743719 - 4.09MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#743720 - 3.32MB, 25 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#743721 - 2.85MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos
#743722 - 3.03MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Basses
#743723 - 2.54MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Cie., 1912.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A6397, A6739, A6740.
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Misc. Notes Parts are 10 x 13 scans.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Pianos (Composer)

 I. Les dieux dans l'ombre des cavernes
#905178 - 2.78MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - Dbmiller

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 II. La ville rose
#905179 - 2.89MB, 26 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - Dbmiller

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 III. Aux bords du fleuve sacré
#905180 - 4.13MB, 36 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11×⇩ - Dbmiller

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, 1911–12. Plate D. & F. 8143, 8144, 8262.
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For Piano 4 hands (Roques)

 Complete Score
#19736 - 4.69MB, 76 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 316×⇩ - Daphnis

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Arranger Léon Roques (1839-1923)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, 1913. Plate D. & F. 8851-53.
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 Complete Score
#140685 - 4.24MB, 81 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 165×⇩ - Morel

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 Color cover
#140686 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 68×⇩ - Morel

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Arranger Léon Roques (1839-1923)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, 1913. Plates D. & F. 8851-53.
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Misc. Notes The three movements, published separately, are out of order in this scan. This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Free Recordings

2019 performance by James Gaffigan, Netherlands Radio Choir, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Cecile van de Sant (alto), Alessandro Fischer (tenor) and Jean-Luc Ballestra (baritone) in Utrecht.

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General Information

Work Title Évocations
Alternative. Title
Name Translations エヴォカシオン
Name Aliases Заклинания; Вызов видений; Evocations; Évocations, op. 15; Évocations, L 16
Authorities WorldCat; VIAF: 185307480; BNF: 13918103k
Composer Roussel, Albert
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.15 ; L.16
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IAR 16
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements:
  1. Les dieux dans l’ombre des cavernes
  2. La ville rose
  3. Aux bords du fleuve sacré
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1910 April-1911 June (possibly revised 1920s)
First Performance. 1912-05-18 in Paris: Gaveau, Société nationale de musique
First Publication. 1912 – Paris: Durand
Librettist Michel Dimitri Calvocoressi (1877-1944), after Kālidāsa (fl.4th century–5th century)
Language French
Dedication Gustave Samazeuilh (1877–1967)
René De Castéra (1873–1955)
Octave Maus (1856-1919)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 42 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Solo Voices, Chorus and Orchestra
3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, english horn,
2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon,
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba,
timpani, glockenspiel, triangle, snare drum, side drum, cymbals, bass drum, tam tam,
2 harps, celesta, strings
External Links The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
MPH preface (German by Harry Halbreich, English by Bradford Robinson, original language not specified)
Wikipedia article (Dutch)
Wikipedia article (French)

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Halbreich (?) refers to Evocations as a symphonic poem (with the implication ?? that it was so-named around 1912, as well...??)

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