Le roi s'amuse (Delibes, Léo)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 8 sections
Composition Year 1882 (July-October)
Genre Categories Incidental music; Theatrical Works; For voices, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices with orchestra; French language; For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); For piano 6 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 6 hands (arr); For 3 players (arr); For organ (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

Selections

 Nos.1, 4-7 (EU)
#458152 - 22.58MB - 9:49 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/38/V - 361×⇩ - MP3 - Rgagnaux

MP3 file (audio)
Rgagnaux (2017/2/3)

Performer Pages Hans Rosbaud (conductor)
Publisher Info. Reichssender Frankfurt, 1937.
Performers Orchester des Reichssenders Frankfurt
Reissue Schattdorf: Gagnaux Collection
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Recorded July 1937 in Frankfurt, Reichssender Frankfurt
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.
Rosbaud Hans signiert.jpg

Naxos

Javascript not enabled.

Sheet Music

Full Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#371042 - 56.66MB, 79 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 390×⇩ - Sallen112

PDF scanned by Sallen112
Sallen112 (2015/3/26)

Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1882-89.*
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes *Most dated July through October 1882. Reprise de la gaillarde dated 1889. Includes minor interludes, etc. omitted from published score. 600 dpi Grayscale.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Complete Score
#632421 - 3.52MB, 52 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 253×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d.[1885]. Plate H. 7664.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1404.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Scène du bal

 Complete Score
#04694 - 2.70MB, 56 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3404×⇩ - Massenetique

PDF scanned by Justin T. Plank
Massenetique (2007/3/30)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d.[1885]. Plate H. 7664.
Reissue (new engraving) - ca.1960.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes The score here is a re-engraving of the original (see above), omitting the Vielle chanson.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Parts

Complete

 Flute 1/2
#632422 - 0.49MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 155×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

⇒ 12 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭, A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (D, E) • Trumpet 1/2 (D) • Timpani (also Tambourine) • Mandolin • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Double Basses

 Oboe 1/2
#632423 - 0.62MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 151×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Clarinet 1/2 (B♭, A)
#632424 - 0.72MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 135×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Bassoon 1/2
#632425 - 0.70MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 149×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Horn 1/2 (D, E)
#632426 - 0.55MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 149×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Trumpet 1/2 (D)
#632427 - 0.27MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 136×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Timpani (also Tambourine)
#632428 - 0.19MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 134×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Mandolin
#632429 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 129×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Violins I
#632430 - 0.84MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 185×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Violins II
#632431 - 0.64MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 135×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Violas
#632432 - 0.63MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 139×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Cellos
#632433 - 0.82MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 142×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

 Double Basses
#632434 - 0.47MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 132×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2020/6/21)

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d.[1885]. Plate H. 7665.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1404.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Vocal Scores

 Vieille chanson
#97587 - 0.11MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 506×⇩ - Massenetique

PDF scanned by US-R
Massenetique (2011/3/28)

Publisher. Info. Mélodies, 2ème volume (pp.54-58)
Paris: Heugel, n.d.[1900]. Plate H. et Cie. 20,335.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Arrangements and Transcriptions

Scène du bal

For Piano 4 Hands (Vilbac)

 Complete Score
#854582 - 1.25MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Jurabe

PDF scanned by Jurabe
Jurabe (2023/5/16)

Arranger Renaud de Vilbac (1829–1884)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d. Plate H. 7682.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Tattered copy from Mariska Rosza's archives. Reprise of Gaillarde omitted.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.
For Piano

 Complete Score
#204992 - 1.77MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 670×⇩ - Massenetique

PDF scanned by US-R
Massenetique (2012/4/16)

Editor First edition
Engraver L. Parent
Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d.[1882]. Plate H. 7545.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Passepied (No.6)

For Piano 6 hands (Anschütz)

 Complete Score
#306604 - 1.11MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 717×⇩ - Massenetique

PDF scanned by F-Pn
Massenetique (2013/12/12)

Arranger Jacques-Albert Anschütz (d.1902)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d.[1886]. Plate H. 8175.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.
For Organ (Kountz)

 Complete Score
#399524 - 1.23MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/21/21 - 235×⇩ - David Campbell

PDF scanned by David Campbell
David Campbell (2015/11/14)

Arranger Richard Kountz (1896-1950)
Publisher. Info. Saint Cecila Series No.346
New York: The H.W. Gray Co., 1925.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Transcription dedication To J. Harold Weisel
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.
For Piano (Composer)

 Complete Score
#09845 - 0.33MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 881×⇩ - Mcroskell

PDF scanned by Unknown
Mcroskell (2007/7/14)

Editor Arthur Foote (1853–1937), as Ferdinand Meyer
Publisher. Info. Boston: Arthur P. Schmidt & Co., 1885. Plate A.P.S. & Co. 740.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes This file is from the MIT archive project.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Javascript is required to submit files.

General Information

Work Title Le roi s'amuse
Alternative. Title
Composer Delibes, Léo
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ILD 47
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 7 dances, 1 song
  • Scène du bal (dances)
  1. Gaillarde
  2. Pavane 'Belle qui tiens ma vie'
  3. Scène du bouquet
  4. Lesquercarde
  5. Madrigal
  6. Passepied
  7. Final. Reprise de la gaillarde
  • Vieille chanson avec mandoline (song)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1882 (July-October)
First Performance. 1882-11-22 in Paris, Comédie-Française
First Publication. 1882-85 - Paris: Heugel
Librettist Victor Hugo (1802–1885)
Language French
Average DurationAvg. Duration 13 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice*, orchestra
InstrDetail
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani (also tambourine), mandolin*, strings
*Vieille chanson only.
External Links All Music Guide

Navigation etc.

See Also
List of Intermediate Piano Repertoire
Retrieved from "http://imslp.org/index.php?title=Le_roi_s%27amuse_(Delibes,_L%C3%A9o)&oldid=4251752"