Raphael, Op.37 (Arensky, Anton)

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Language Russian (cyrillic)/Italian
Translator L. Egidi
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Jurgenson, n.d. Plate 19642.
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For Piano Solo (Russian text)

9 more: Cover pages • Title page, cast list, and libretto • Introduction • 1. Chorus of Students • 2. Arioso of Raphael • 3. Duet of Raphael and Fornarina • 4. Aria of the Cardinal • 5. Trio • 6. Finale

Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1894]. Plate 19690.
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Work Title Raphael
Alternative. Title Raffaello, Рафаэль, Rafael
Musical scenes from the Renaissance (Музыкальная сцены из эпохи Возрождения)
Name Translations Рафаэль; Rafael; ラファエロ (オペラ); Rafaello; Рафаель; Raffaello
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Composer Arensky, Anton
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.37
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAA 44
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 act:
Introduction (Вступление)
  1. Chorus of Students (Хор учеников)
  2. Arioso of Raphael (Ариозо Рафаэля)
  3. Duet of Raphael and Fornarina (Дуэт Рафаэля и Форнарины)
  4. Aria of the Cardinal (Ария Кардинала)
  5. Trio (Трио)
  6. Finale (Финал)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1894
First Performance. 1894-05-06 — Moscow, Conservatory
First Publication. 1894 — Moscow: P. Jurgenson. Vocal score. Plates 19637 to 19642.
Librettist A. A. Kryukov and Modest Tchaikovsky; translated into Italian by I. Egidi.
Language Russian, trans. Italian
Dedication To the Moscow Society of Lovers of the Arts
Average DurationAvg. Duration 35-40 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Solo voices, chorus, and orchestra
  • Raphael Sanzio (Рафаэль Санцио) — mezzo-soprano
  • Fornarina (Форнарина) — soprano
  • Cardinal Bibeienne (Кардиналь Бибиена)
  • Folk Singer (Народный певец) — tenor (offstage)

Mixed chorus (SATB)
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Authorities *VIAF
Manuscript Sources BNF
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