The Bartered Bride, JB 1:100 (Smetana, Bedřich)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 acts (1st and 2nd versions) ; 3 acts (3rd and 4th versions)
Composition Year 1863–66 (1st version) ; 1868–69 (2nd version) ; 1869 (3rd version) ; 1870 (4th version)
Genre Categories Comic operas; Theatrical Works; Operas; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; Czech language; For piano (arr); For 1 player; Scores featuring the piano; For orchestra (arr); For orchestra; For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands; For 2 players; For 2 violins, piano (arr); Scores featuring the violin; For 3 players; For wind band (arr); For orchestra without strings; Scores featuring wind band; For strings (arr); For strings; Scores featuring string ensemble
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Contents

Performances

Naxos

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Dance of the Comedians (Act III)

For Wind Band (Rondeau)

 Virtual performance
#233479 - 4.26MB - 4:39 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1116×⇩ - MP3 - Michrond

MP3 file (audio)
Michrond (2012/6/13)

Performers MIDI
Publisher Info. Michel Rondeau
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Overture
#63660 - 7.15MB, 56 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 13892×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2010/5/7)

 Act I
#63661 - 26.29MB, 195 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 7119×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2010/5/7)

 Act II
#63662 - 23.24MB, 165 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 3805×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2010/5/7)

 Act III, Supplement
#63663 - 29.89MB, 219 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 5145×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2010/5/7)

Editor František Bartoš (1905–1973)
Publisher. Info. Prague: SNKLHU, 1953. Plate H. 1100
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(after 1988)
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Parts

Overture

 Flute 1, 2, Piccolo
#49004 - 0.86MB, 10 (4, 3, 3) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3792×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

⇒ 12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (C) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (F), 3, 4 (C) • Trumpet 1, 2 (F) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 (alto, tenor, bass) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos I / II • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#49005 - 0.57MB, 6 (3, 3) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2771×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (C)
#20127 - 0.56MB, 6 (3, 3) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3781×⇩ - Romanov76110

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Romanov76110 (2008/8/1)

 Bassoon 1, 2
#49006 - 0.58MB, 6 (3, 3) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2849×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Horn 1, 2 (F), 3, 4 (C)
#49007 - 0.70MB, 8 (2 ea) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2143×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Trumpet 1, 2 (F)
#49008 - 0.29MB, 4 (2, 2) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2026×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3 (alto, tenor, bass)
#49009 - 0.45MB, 6 (2 ea) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2050×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Timpani
#20128 - 0.15MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1636×⇩ - Romanov76110

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Romanov76110 (2008/8/1)

 Violins I
#49010 - 0.55MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8167×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Violins II
#49011 - 0.49MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5566×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Violas
#49012 - 0.48MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4583×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Cellos I / II
#26597 - 0.65MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6554×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/11)

 Basses
#49013 - 0.35MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3118×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

Publisher. Info. Berlin: Bote & Bock, n.d. Plates 13143, 13727
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70).
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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭ - transposed)
#47984 - 0.18MB, 3, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1974×⇩ - Abcd31

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Abcd31 (2009/12/4)

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 Cello Part (for auditions)
#376628 - 0.09MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1170×⇩ - Cellofan

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Cellofan (2015/5/3)

Editor Orfeo Mandozzi
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Orfeo Mandozzi
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Vocal Scores

 Complete Score
#26611 - 13.32MB, 180 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4789×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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Hobbypianist (2009/1/11)

Arranger Heinrich von Kàan-Albést (1852-1926), piano reduction
Language Czech
Publisher. Info. Prague: Umělecká beseda, n.d.[1909]. Plate U. 3 B.
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 Front Matter & Act I
#61819 - 75.72MB, 132 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 2221×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2010/4/15)

 Act II
#61820 - 44.53MB, 77 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 1113×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2010/4/15)

 Act III & Notes
#61821 - 58.53MB, 112 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 1308×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2010/4/15)

Arranger Heinrich von Kàan-Albést (1852-1926), piano reduction
Editor František Bartoš (1905–1973)
Language Czech
Publisher. Info. Prague: SNKLHU, n.d.[1954]. Plate H 531.
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Misc. Notes 600dpi
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 Complete Score
#92222 - 15.98MB, 275 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3557×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2011/2/6)

Language German
Translator Max Kalbeck (1850-1921), German text
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Bote & Bock, n.d.(ca.1893). Plates 13718, 13728 and 13739.
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 Complete Score
#514548 - 22.86MB, 299 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C/V/C - 9×⇩ - Music Addict

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Music Addict (2018/3/5)

⇒ 4 more: Preliminaries, Overture • Act I • Act II • Act III

 Preliminaries, Overture
#45741 - 1.33MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/V*/C* - 464×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/11/9)

 Act I
#45742 - 7.16MB, 92 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/V*/C* - 773×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (Unknown)

 Act II
#45743 - 6.90MB, 78 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/V*/C* - 440×⇩ - Carolus

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 Act III
#45744 - 7.54MB, 105 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/V*/C* - 549×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (Unknown)

Editor K. Konrashen
Language Russian
Translator Sergey Mikhalkov (1903–2009), Russian text
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, 1949. Plate M. 20047 Г.
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Mařenka's song (Act I)

 Mařenka's Song (Act I)
#514398 - 0.51MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - Іоахимъ

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Іоахимъ (2018/3/3)

Arranger Anonymous
Publisher. Info. Warsaw: Echo Muzyczne, No.33 (568), 1894. Plate A 14 R.
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Misc. Notes Published together with No.2 of 2 Mazurkas, Op.46, by Józef Wielhorski.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For Piano solo (Wolff)

 Complete Score
#211842 - 9.54MB, 159 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1170×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2012/4/29)

Arranger Bernhard Wolff (1835-1906)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Bote & Bock, n.d.(ca.1890). Plates 13718 and 13739.
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Selections: 3 Dances (Polka, Furiant, Dance of the Comedians)

For Orchestra (Riesenfeld)

 Complete Score (Dance of the Comedians)
#86472 - 1.92MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3231×⇩ - Clorox

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Clorox (2010/12/5)

⇒ 15 more: Piccolo • Flute 1, 2 • Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Cornet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, Bass Trombone • Timpani/Snare Drum/Triangle/ Bass Drum/Cymbals • Piano • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Piccolo
#49014 - 0.37MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1062×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Flute 1, 2
#49015 - 1.10MB, 14 (8, 6) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1221×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Oboe 1, 2
#49016 - 0.74MB, 10 (5, 5) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 920×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2008/8/1)

 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
#20129 - 1.08MB, 13 (8, 5) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1501×⇩ - Romanov

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Romanov (2009/12/15)

 Bassoon 1, 2
#49017 - 0.79MB, 10 (5, 5) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 857×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#49018 - 1.64MB, 10 (5, 5) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 976×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Cornet 1, 2 (B♭)
#49019 - 0.72MB, 10 (5, 5) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 953×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Trombone 1, 2, Bass Trombone
#49020 - 0.76MB, 11 (3, 3, 5) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 894×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2008/8/1)

 Timpani/Snare Drum/Triangle/ Bass Drum/Cymbals
#20130 - 0.74MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1020×⇩ - Romanov

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Romanov (2009/12/15)

 Piano
#49021 - 1.72MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 868×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Violins I
#49022 - 0.71MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2244×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Violins II
#49023 - 0.66MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1233×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

 Violas
#49024 - 0.57MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 989×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Cellos
#26681 - 0.60MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1128×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/12/15)

 Basses
#49025 - 0.49MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 840×⇩ - Horndude77

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Horndude77 (2009/12/15)

Arranger Hugo Riesenfeld (1879–1939)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1912.
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For Piano solo (Kàan-Albést)

 Polka (Act I)
#26613 - 1.17MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 916×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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Hobbypianist (2009/1/11)

 Furiant (Act II)
#26614 - 0.58MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 618×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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 Dance of the Comedians (Act III)
#26616 - 0.91MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1008×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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Hobbypianist (2009/1/11)

Arranger Heinrich von Kàan-Albést (1852-1926)
Publisher. Info. Prague: Umělecká beseda, n.d.(1909). Plate U. 3 B.
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Overture

For Piano 4 hands (Smetana)

 Complete score
#68833 - 1.42MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 861×⇩ - RTM

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RTM (2010/6/21)

Publisher. Info. Berlin: E. Bote & G. Bock, n.d.[1892].
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 Complete Score
#155111 - 1.54MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 326×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2011/11/23)

Editor Louis Oesterle (1854–1932)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1909. Plate 21031
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For Piano solo (Kàan)

 Complete Score
#26612 - 2.05MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 884×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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Hobbypianist (2009/1/11)

Arranger Heinrich von Kàan-Albést (1852-1926)
Publisher. Info. Prague: Umělecká beseda, n.d. Plate U. 3 B.
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Polka (Act I)

For 2 Violins and Piano

 Piano score
#373706 - 13.79MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 223×⇩ - IgorCello

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IgorCello (2015/4/11)

 Violin parts
#373707 - 7.10MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 192×⇩ - IgorCello

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Publisher. Info. Сборник пьес для двух скрипок и фортепиано
Moscow: Muzyka, 1958. Plate 27140
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For Piano solo

 Complete score
#62290 - 0.35MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 517×⇩ - RTM

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RTM (2010/4/21)

Publisher. Info. Jede Woche Musik. Wochenschrift des Berliner Tageblatts
2. Jahrgang, Nr.1 (3. Januar 1925)
Berlin: Rudolf Mosse, 1925
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Dance of the Comedians (Act III)

For Wind Band (Rondeau)

 Complete Score
#233460 - 0.28MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1967×⇩ - Michrond

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Michrond (2012/6/13)

 Complete Parts
#496423 - 0.67MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 230×⇩ - Michrond

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 Engraving files (Finale)
#233478 - 1.16MB, ? pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 530×⇩ - Michrond

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Michrond (2012/6/13)

Arranger Michel Rondeau
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For Strings (Hanke)

 Complete Score
#522474 - 0.29MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 215×⇩ - Allegrius

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Allegrius (2018/5/4)

⇒ 5 more: Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Violins I
#522475 - 0.15MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 67×⇩ - Allegrius

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Allegrius (2018/5/4)

 Violins II
#522476 - 0.14MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 49×⇩ - Allegrius

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Allegrius (2018/5/4)

 Violas
#522477 - 0.12MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 41×⇩ - Allegrius

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Allegrius (2018/5/4)

 Cellos
#522478 - 0.12MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 41×⇩ - Allegrius

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Allegrius (2018/5/4)

 Basses
#522479 - 0.11MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 44×⇩ - Allegrius

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Allegrius (2018/5/4)

Arranger Adrian Hanke (b. 1978)
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General Information

Work Title The Bartered Bride
Alternative. Title Prodaná nevěsta ; Die Verkaufte Braut
Name Translations 被出卖的新嫁娘; 被出賣的新嫁娘; Prodaná Nevěsta; 팔려간 신부; Проданная невеста; La Fiancée vendue; La novia vendida; Satılmış Nişanlı; La núvia venuda; Myyty morsian; La sposa venduta; Prodaná nevěsta; Die verkaufte Braut; 売られた花嫁; Prodana nevesta; Продадена невеста; Brudköpet; Den solgte brud; Cô dâu bị bán đi; Prodana nevjesta; Վաճառված հարսնացուն; Sprzedana narzeczona; La Promesa venduda; הכלה המכורה
Name Aliases 交易新娘; A Noiva Vendida; Prodana Nevesta; Prodaná nevesta; La nòvia venuda; A noiva vendida; Verkaufte Braut; Prodanà nevesta; Prodaná nevĕsta
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 316388212; GND: 4204226-4; BNF: 13919380t
Composer Smetana, Bedřich
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. JB 1:100 ; T.93
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IBS 76
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 acts (1st and 2nd versions) ; 3 acts (3rd and 4th versions)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1863–66 (1st version) ; 1868–69 (2nd version) ; 1869 (3rd version) ; 1870 (4th version)
First Performance. 1866-05-30 (1st version)
1869-01-29 (2nd version)
1869-06-01 (3rd version)
1870-09-25 (4th version)
all premiered Prague, Provisional Theatre
First Publication. 1872 (vocal score, 3rd version) ; 1892 (full score, 4th version)
Librettist Karel Sabina (1811–1877)
Language Czech
Average DurationAvg. Duration 127 minutes (complete opera), 7 minutes (overture)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, chorus, orchestra
Cast
Krušina (baritone)
Ludmila (soprano)
Mařenka (soprano)
Mícha (bass)
Háta (mezzo-soprano)
Vašek (tenor)
Jeník (tenor)
Kecal (bass)
Circus Master Principál komediantů (tenor)
Indián (bass)
Esmeralda (soprano)
Mixed Chorus
Villagers, circus artists, boys
Orchestra
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones
timpani, percussion, strings
Related Works Pieces based on 'The Bartered Bride'
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Extra Information Unless otherwise noted, all scores relate to the 4th and definitive version. Version History.
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