Osud (Fate) (Vocal Score)

Janacek, Leos

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Janacek Osud (Fate) Vocal Score

Janácek’s opera “Osud” is an extraordinary example of the creative boldness of the composer and presents demanding dramaturgical challenges.

This new critical edition is based on a thorough comparison of all surviving sources.  The principle source is a copyist’s copy of authorised by Janácek in which all revisions are marked.  Further sources include a manuscript copy of the vocal score together with the orchestral parts and various copies of the libretto.  The score of this new edition is published as part of the “Complete Critical Edition of the Works of Leoš Janácek”.

- First critical edition of this opera

- Foreword on the genesis of the work and its reception by Jirí Zahrádka (Cz/Eng/Ger)

- New idiomatic piano reduction by Rasmus Baumann

- Singable German translation

- Full score (BA9562) and vocal score (BA9562-90) available for sale

- Performance material available for hire

BA9562-90
9790260107045
Baerenreiter UK
Accompanied
Soprano solo (4), Alto solo, Tenor solo (2), Baritone solo, Bass solo, Mixed choir (SATB), Piccolo flute, Flute (3), Oboe (2), Cor anglais, Clarinet (in B) (2), Bass clarinet, Bassoon (2), Contrabassoon, Horn (4), Trumpet (3), Trombone (4), Tuba, Timpani, Triangle, Concert bass drum, Tam-Tam (gong), Cymbals, Xylophone, Bells, Harp, Organ, Piano, Violin (2), Viola, Violoncello, Double bass, (Viola d´amore (2)), Kindertrompete, Side drum

Additional Information

20th Century
Mixed Voices
Czech, German