Tamara (Balakirev, Mily)

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Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1884]. Plate 5893.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A4266.
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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1884]. Plate 5893.
Reprinted London: Eulenburg, No.398, 1975. Plate E.E. 6640.
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Misc. Notes Includes Mikhail Lermontov's poem (in Russian) at beginning. 1975 copyright claim [(on t.p. verso] applies to the added preface in English and German, omitted in this scan. Original plate no. omitted [mostly] on reprint.
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14 more: Oboe, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭), 3 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (E), 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (E) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Tam-Tam, Triangle • Harp 1/2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1884]. Plate 5894.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A4266.
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Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Misc. Notes Kalmus reprint
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Pianos 8 Hands
Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1907]. Plate 32447.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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For Piano 4 Hands (Glazunov)
Arranger Aleksandr Glazunov (1865–1936)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1884]. Plate 5895.
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General Information

Work Title Tamara
Alternative. Title Тамара
Name Translations タマーラ; Tamara (cca 1880); Թամարա; 塔玛拉
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 181247677; BNF: 13908007g
Composer Balakirev, Mily
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IMB 50
Key B minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 symphonic poem
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1867–82
First Performance. 1883 March, Moscow
First Publication. 1884 - Moscow: P. Jurgenson
Average DurationAvg. Duration 20 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), oboe, English horn, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, triangle, tambourine, snare drum, cymbals, bass drum, tam-tam, 2 harps, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
External Links All Music Guide
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Version History

  • Composed for orchestra, 1867–82
  • Also arranged for 2 pianos, 4 hands by Balakirev, by 1908