Songs and Dances of Death (Mussorgsky, Modest)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 songs
Composition Year 1875 (Nos.1-3); 1877 (No.4)
Genre Categories Songs; Dances; For voice, piano; For voices with keyboard; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the piano; Russian language; For voice, orchestra (arr); For voices with orchestra (arr); Scores featuring the voice (arr); Scores featuring the orchestra (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr)

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Performances

Recordings

 3. Trepak (EU)
#442490 - 12.52MB - 5:28 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/66/V - 619×⇩ - MP3 - Rgagnaux

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Rgagnaux (2016/10/10)

Performer Pages Hans Rosbaud (Piano)
Boris Christoff (Bass)
Publisher Info. Radiodiffusion-télévision française, 1955.
Reissue Schattdorf: Gagnaux Collection
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Recorded July 21, 1955. Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
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 4. Field Marshal (live performance)
#420513 - 7.54MB - 5:29 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 511×⇩ - MP3 - Shuwen Zhang

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Shuwen Zhang (2016/4/24)

Performer Pages Shuwen Zhang (piano)
Publisher Info. Shuwen Zhang
Performers Geeseop Kim (baritone)
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Manhattan School of Music, Miller Recital Hall, 2:00 pm, Apr.24, 2016
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Sheet Music

Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#180290 - 1.74MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8213×⇩ - Icactus

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Icactus (2012/2/20)

Editor Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908)
Language Russian / French / German
Translator Michel Dimitri Calvocoressi (1877–1944), French text
August Bernhard (1852–1908), German text
Publisher. Info. St. Petersburg: W. Bessel et Cie., 1908. Plate 6428.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Ordered: Nos.3, 1, 2, 4.
This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
#691894 - 5.87MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 227×⇩ - LinBoHe

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LinBoHe (2021/4/15)

Editor Hans Schmidt (1854–1923)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C. F. Peters, n.d. Plate 3394a / 9725.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Ordered: Nos.3, 1, 2, 4.
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 Complete Score
#113882 - 2.65MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V*/V* - 8057×⇩ - Madcapellan

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Madcapellan (2011/8/17)

Editor Pavel Lamm (1882–1951)
Language Russian / German
Translator Dmitry Usov (1896–1944), German text
Publisher. Info. Complete Collected Works (Полное собрание сочинений), Vol.V, ser.9 (pp.6-39)
Moscow: Muzgiz, 1931. Plate M. 8389 Г.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.[1960].
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 Complete Score (medium voice, original) (CA)
#1024867 - 10.55MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/47/36 - Feduol

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Feduol (2026/3/19)

 Complete Score (low voice) (CA)
#1034544 - 10.00MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/47/36 - Feduol

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Feduol (2026/5/7)

Editor Pavel Lamm (1882–1951)
Language English / Russian
Translator Marion Jones Farquhar (1879–1965), English text
Publisher. Info. New York: International Music Company, 1951. Plates 1129, 1021.
Copyright
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 Complete Score
#49796 - 7.60MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 6478×⇩ - Fsarud

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Fsarud (2009/12/22)

Language Russian
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzyka, n.d.[1966]. Plate 2941.
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 Complete Score
#409788 - 0.54MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3163×⇩ - Double sharp

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Double sharp (2016/2/5)

Editor Double sharp
Publisher. Info. Double sharp
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Re-typeset from Lamm edition. Russian text romanized, as common for musical examples in English-language publications.
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Trepak (No.3)

 Complete Score
#180855 - 0.47MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1192×⇩ - Icactus

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Icactus (2012/2/22)

Editor Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908)
Language English
Translator Rosa Newmarch (1857–1940)
Publisher. Info. St. Petersburg: W. Bessel et Cie., 1911. Plate 6906.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Field Marshal (No.4)

 Complete Score (lower voice)
#479581 - 3.61MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 2022×⇩ - Arkdv

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Arkdv (2017/6/30)

Editor Mikhail Arkadev
Publisher. Info. Mikhail Arkadev, 2017.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Lullaby (No.1)

For Voice and Orchestra (Glazunov)

 Complete Score
#719340 - 0.75MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 85×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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⇒ 12 more: Flute 1, 2 • Oboe, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (A) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Flute 1, 2
#719341 - 0.16MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Oboe, English Horn
#719342 - 0.14MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (A)
#719343 - 0.13MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 30×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#719344 - 0.19MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Horn 1, 2 (F)
#719345 - 0.12MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (A)
#719346 - 0.13MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Timpani
#719347 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violins I
#719348 - 0.08MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violins II
#719349 - 0.09MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violas
#719350 - 0.12MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Cellos
#719351 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Basses
#719352 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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Arranger Aleksandr Glazunov (1865–1936)
Language Russian / French / German / English (in score)
Translator Michel Dimitri Calvocoressi (1877–1944), French text
August Bernhard (1852–1908), German text
Rosa Newmarch (1857–1940), English text
Publisher. Info. Paris: W. Bessel et Cie., n.d.(ca.1925). Plate W. 8174-75 B.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.[1933–70]. Catalog A2919.
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Selections

For Piano (Ghin)

 1. Lullaby
#1035539 - 0.02MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 0×⇩ - Vadimghin

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 2. Serenade
#1035542 - 0.03MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 0×⇩ - Vadimghin

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Arranger Vadim Ghin (b. 1973)
Publisher. Info. Vadim Ghin, 2026.
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Lullaby (No.1)

For Voice and Orchestra (Glazunov)

 Complete Score
#719340 - 0.75MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 85×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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⇒ 12 more: Flute 1, 2 • Oboe, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (A) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Flute 1, 2
#719341 - 0.16MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Oboe, English Horn
#719342 - 0.14MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (A)
#719343 - 0.13MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 30×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#719344 - 0.19MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Horn 1, 2 (F)
#719345 - 0.12MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (A)
#719346 - 0.13MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Timpani
#719347 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violins I
#719348 - 0.08MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violins II
#719349 - 0.09MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violas
#719350 - 0.12MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Cellos
#719351 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Basses
#719352 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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Arranger Aleksandr Glazunov (1865–1936)
Language Russian / French / German / English (in score)
Translator Michel Dimitri Calvocoressi (1877–1944), French text
August Bernhard (1852–1908), German text
Rosa Newmarch (1857–1940), English text
Publisher. Info. Paris: W. Bessel et Cie., n.d.(ca.1925). Plate W. 8174-75 B.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.[1933–70]. Catalog A2919.
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Serenade (No.2)

For Piano (Feinberg)

 Complete Score
#344861 - 0.40MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/33 - 446×⇩ - Emiles Mern

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Arranger Samuil Feinberg (1890–1962)
Editor Mikhail Sokolov
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzyka, 1966. Plate 4387.
Copyright
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Lyrics (1)

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General Information

Work Title Songs and Dances of Death
Alternative. Title Песни и танцы смерти ; 4 Dramatic Scenes ; Lieder und Tänze des Todes
Name Translations Песни и пляски смерти; Chants et danses de la mort; Pieśni i tańce śmierci; Пісні і танці смерті; Lieder und Tänze des Todes; 死の歌と踊り; Cantos y danzas de la muerte; A halál dalai és táncai; Canti e danze della morte; 死之歌舞
Name Aliases Canti et saltationes mortis; Canciones y danzas de la muerte
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 179025904; GND: 300113064; BNF: 13916603g; BNE: XX5631563
Composer Mussorgsky, Modest
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IMM 64
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 songs:
  1. Lullaby / Berceuse / Колыбельная / Wiegenlied
  2. Serenade / Серенада / Wiegenlied / Ständchen
  3. Trepak / Трепак / Tanzlied
  4. Field Marshal / Полководец / Der feldherr / Feldherr tod / Le chef d'armée
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1875 (Nos.1-3); 1877 (No.4)
First Publication. 1882 - St. Petersburg: Bessel
Librettist Arseny Golenishchev-Kutuzov (1848–1913)
Language Russian
Average DurationAvg. Duration 22 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano
External Links Wikipedia article
The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
Extra Information Orchestrated by Rimsky-Korsakov and Glazunov early on (see Wikipedia) and by others later.
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