Vltava, JB 1:112/2 (Smetana, Bedřich)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
Composition Year 1874 (Nov. 20 to Dec. 8)
Genre Categories Symphonic poems; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; for wind band and double bass (arr); for recorder orchestra (arr); For flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn (arr); Scores featuring the flute (arr); Scores featuring the oboe (arr); Scores featuring the clarinet (arr); Scores featuring the bassoon (arr); Scores featuring the horn (arr); For 5 players (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For harp (arr); Scores featuring the harp (arr); For 1 player (arr); For piano (arr); For orchestra (arr); Scores featuring the orchestra (arr)
Related Works Part of Má Vlast (No.2)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 Complete Performance
#79979 - 17.04MB - 18:36 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 26302×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/9/29)

Performer Pages University of Chicago Orchestra (orchestra)
Barbara Schubert (conductor)
Publisher Info. Chicago: University of Chicago Symphony
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Performed 2 February 2008, Mandel Hall. From archive.org.
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 Complete Performance
#536351 - 29.61MB - 12:51 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 2522×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2018/8/15)

Publisher Info. Palo Alto: Musopen
Performers Musopen Symphony
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Misc. Notes Source: Musopen (lossless file also available)
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 Complete Performance (EU)
#721318 - 20.38MB - 13:55 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 595×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/8/1)

Performer Pages London Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Antal Doráti (conductor)
Publisher Info. Mercury Living Presence, 1960. MG 50214.
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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 Complete Performance (EU)
#731900 - 16.39MB - 11:48 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 363×⇩ - MP3 - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2021/9/15)

Performer Pages Antal Doráti (conductor)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (orchestra)
Publisher Info. Epic, 1958. SC 6026.
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Source: archive.org. Publication information: Discogs (release).
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Selections

For Recorder Orchestra (Warren)

 Complete Performance
#861911 - 12.31MB - 13:27 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 393×⇩ - MP3 - Chastuba

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Chastuba (2023/6/28)

Publisher Info. Charles T Warren, 2023.
Performers Charles Warren Recorder Orchestra
Copyright
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Misc. Notes 21 part recorder orchestra (S,A,T,B,G,C,SC)
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Synthesized/MIDI

 Synthesized Performance
#221058 - 12.82MB - 11:12 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3780×⇩ - MP3 - Hal V. Khan

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Hal V. Khan (2012/5/19)

Publisher Info. Hal V. Khan
Performers Hal V. Khan
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#48503 - 18.94MB, 104 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 44225×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2009/12/10)

Editor Vilém Zemánek (1875-1922)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Eulenburg, n.d.(ca.1914). Plate E.E. 3642.
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 Complete Score
#20152 - 7.25MB, 66 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24152×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2008/8/2)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1930). Plate 29646.
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 Complete Score
#02004 - 16.20MB, 100 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10601×⇩ - Peter

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Peter (2006/10/29)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d.(ca.1950). Plate B. & H. 8898.
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Misc. Notes Low Resolution
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 Complete Score
#370170 - 1.26MB, 104 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 12476×⇩ - Moris Haim

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Moris Haim (2015/3/20)

Editor Moris Haim
Publisher. Info. Moris Haim
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Misc. Notes Transcribed with Photoscore and Sibelius 7
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Parts

 Piccolo, Flute 1, 2
#38607 - 1.20MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 22927×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

⇒ 15 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (C, A, B♭) • Clarinet 1, 2 (A, B♭/B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (C, E♭, E) • Horn 3, 4 (C, F, E) • Trumpet 1, 2 (C, A, B♭, E) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Triangle/Bass Drum/Cymbals • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos I, II • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#38608 - 0.57MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9564×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Clarinet 1, 2 (C, A, B♭)
#38565 - 0.83MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14539×⇩ - P.davydov

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P.davydov (2009/9/2)

 Clarinet 1, 2 (A, B♭/B♭)
#928073 - 2.14MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 160×⇩ - Gigue

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Gigue (2024/8/18)

 Bassoon 1, 2
#38609 - 0.61MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8478×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Horn 1, 2 (C, E♭, E)
#38610 - 0.54MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10322×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Horn 3, 4 (C, F, E)
#38611 - 0.52MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8312×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Trumpet 1, 2 (C, A, B♭, E)
#38612 - 0.49MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10304×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#38613 - 0.76MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11323×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Timpani, Triangle/Bass Drum/Cymbals
#38566 - 0.39MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9630×⇩ - P.davydov

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P.davydov (2009/9/2)

 Harp
#38614 - 0.27MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8485×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Violins I
#38615 - 0.61MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 22900×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Violins II
#38616 - 0.75MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14217×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Violas
#38617 - 0.76MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13083×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

 Cellos I, II
#38567 - 1.00MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14468×⇩ - P.davydov

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P.davydov (2009/9/2)

 Basses
#38618 - 0.29MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8814×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/9/3)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate Orch.B. 4961.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2056.
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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 Violas - alternative page 1 (with cues at beginning)
#249924 - 1.42MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 868×⇩ - Hsebasti

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Hsebasti (2012/9/10)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate Orch.B. 4961.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2056.
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Misc. Notes cue notes created from Violins I part above
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 Clarinet 1 (A)
#546657 - 0.19MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 4954×⇩ - Thanksmoo

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Thanksmoo (2018/10/24)

 Clarinet 2 (A)
#546658 - 0.19MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3355×⇩ - Thanksmoo

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Thanksmoo (2018/10/24)

Editor Wai Ki Wun (b. 1990)
Publisher. Info. Wai Ki Wun
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Misc. Notes Clarinet parts in A. I personally find it easier to play the whole piece on A clarinet, so I typed it out.
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 Trumpet 1 (B♭)
#650140 - 0.09MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1690×⇩ - Lancec

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 Trumpet 2 (B♭)
#650139 - 0.10MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1145×⇩ - Lancec

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Lancec (2020/10/3)

Editor Lance Humphrey Cowled (b. 1950)
Publisher. Info. Lance Humphrey Cowled, 2020.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Wind Band and Double Bass (Clements)

 Complete Score
#625458 - 0.73MB, 47 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1422×⇩ - PatrickC

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 Complete Parts
#625459 - 1.80MB, 86 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1110×⇩ - PatrickC

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PatrickC (2020/5/13)

Arranger Patrick Clements (b. 1943)
Publisher. Info. Patrick Clements, 2018.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes For Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns and Double Bass
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For Recorder Orchestra (Warren)

 Complete Score and Parts
#861747 - 2.06MB, 132 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 893×⇩ - Chastuba

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Chastuba (2023/6/27)

Arranger Charles T. Warren (b. 1952)
Publisher. Info. Charles T. Warren, 2023.
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Misc. Notes 21+ parts S,A,T,B,G,C,SG
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For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn (Large)

 Complete Score
#526828 - 0.25MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 4204×⇩ - DianaHein519

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DianaHein519 (2018/6/7)

⇒ 5 more: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon • Horn (F)

 Flute
#526829 - 0.08MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 958×⇩ - DianaHein519

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 Oboe
#526830 - 0.07MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 660×⇩ - DianaHein519

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 Clarinet (B♭)
#526831 - 0.09MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1170×⇩ - DianaHein519

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 Bassoon
#526833 - 0.08MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 580×⇩ - DianaHein519

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 Horn (F)
#526832 - 0.06MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 730×⇩ - DianaHein519

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DianaHein519 (2018/6/7)

Arranger Wendy Large
Publisher. Info. Wendy Large
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For Piano 4 hands (Smetana)

 Complete Score
#36730 - 4.48MB, 31 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12175×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2009/8/10)

Editor First edition (5th printing)
Publisher. Info. Prague: Fr. A. Urbánek, n.d.[1879]. Plate U. 5.
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For Harp (Trneček)

 Complete Score
#456058 - 2.48MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 233×⇩ - Zeyarshwe

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Zeyarshwe (2017/1/18)

Arranger Hanuš Trneček (1858-1914)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: J.H. Zimmermann, n.d.(ca.1914). Plate Z. 10040.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes From the International Harp Archives at Brigham Young University
(as digitally mirrored at archive.org).
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For Piano (Kàan)

 Complete Score
#335758 - 2.65MB, 33 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6487×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2014/7/23)

Arranger Heinrich von Kàan-Albést (1852-1926)
Publisher. Info. Prague: Fr. A. Urbánek a synové, n.d. Plate U. 67.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score (EU)
#13506 - 1.89MB, 32 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/30*/V* - 23467×⇩ - Peter

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Peter (2007/9/8)

Arranger Heinrich von Kàan-Albést (1852-1926)
Editor Karel Šolc (1893-1985)
Publisher. Info. Prague: Fr. A. Urbánek a synové, 1934. Plate U. 67.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is from the MIT archive project.
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For Piano (Žemla)

 Complete Score (CA)
#768163 - 10.54MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/41/25 - Vojtech.wyso

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Vojtech.wyso (2022/3/5)

 Cover Page
#768164 - 77.85MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7×⇩ - Vojtech.wyso

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Vojtech.wyso (2022/3/5)

Arranger Josef Žemla (1884-1954)
Publisher. Info. Prague: Hynek Přikryl, 1945. Plate H. P. 35.
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For Theatre Orchestra (Lotter)

 Piano-Conductor Score and Parts
#868429 - 42.03MB, 127 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 72×⇩ - Davidlhardie

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Davidlhardie (2023/8/6)

Arranger Adolf Lotter (1871-1942)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Hawkes, 1923. Plate H. & S. 6064.
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For Recorder Orchestra (Warren)

 Complete Score and Parts
#861747 - 2.06MB, 132 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 893×⇩ - Chastuba

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Chastuba (2023/6/27)

Arranger Charles T. Warren (b. 1952)
Publisher. Info. Charles T. Warren, 2023.
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Misc. Notes 21+ parts S,A,T,B,G,C,SG
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General Information

Work Title Vltava
Alternative. Title Die Moldau
Name Translations La Moldava; La Moldau; Moldva; ヴルタヴァ; Μολδάβας
Name Aliases Moldau; The Moldau; El Moldava; モルダウ; Βουλτάβα
Authorities WorldCat; VIAF: 213996466; LCCN: n81059078; GND: 300149611; BNF: 13919386w; NLA: 35812007; NKC: aun2006373490; BNE: XX2191029
Composer Smetana, Bedřich
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. JB 1:112/2 ; T.111
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IBS 71
Key E minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1874 (Nov. 20 to Dec. 8)
First Performance. 1875-04-04 in Zofrin
First Publication. 1879-80 - Prague: F.A. Urbanek
Average DurationAvg. Duration 12 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, bass drum, triangle, cymbals, harp, strings
Related Works Part of Má Vlast (No.2)
External Links Wikipedia article (Má Vlast)
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