From Siberian Folk Poetry .- On Barabinski's Open Plain (1963)

op.61

Murov, Askold (1928-1996) [ Russia ]

Adaptor of the text: Skeels, Harry Wilbur (1938-2011) [New Zealand]
Edition
Published by Hayo Musikverlag [Germany] , 2004
Ref. : CQ2321  (12 p.) , "Song Cycle From Siberian Folk Poetry #2"
Editor or author of the restitution: Cherninsky, Gregory
Type of material: Choral score
 
Description
Text in: Russian + adapted in English
Epoque: 20th century  (1960-1969)
Genre-Style-Form: Secular ; Partsong
Type of Choir: SATB  (4 mixed voices )
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 4
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): C
Tonality: G minor
Duration: 3.0 min.
Origin: Siberia
Musicological Sources: Autograph manuscripts
Source of text: Siberian folk poetry
Comment(s): Celebration of harvest; Not a folk-song arrangement, but an original composition using Siberian folk elements. An impressive song cycle of six songs.