Composer

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Dmitry Shostakovich

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1936

Average_duration

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37:51

Movement_count

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35

Movement ....

"The Tale of the Priest and His Servant Balda, Op. 36" is a soundtrack composed by Dmitry Shostakovich in 1934. It premiered on December 18, 1936, at the Leningrad Philharmonic Hall. The soundtrack is based on a Russian folk tale about a priest who hires a servant named Balda. Balda is a simple-minded man who is easily tricked by the priest. The story follows the priest's attempts to take advantage of Balda and Balda's eventual revenge. The soundtrack is divided into six movements. The first movement, "Introduction," sets the scene for the story. It begins with a slow, ominous melody that gradually builds in intensity. The second movement, "The Priest and Balda," introduces the two main characters. The music for the priest is sly and manipulative, while the music for Balda is simple and innocent. The third movement, "The Priest's Plan," is a fast-paced and chaotic piece that reflects the priest's scheming nature. The fourth movement, "Balda's Song," is a slow and melancholy piece that reflects Balda's sadness and loneliness. The fifth movement, "The Priest's Trick," is a lively and playful piece that reflects the priest's successful attempt to trick Balda. The final movement, "Balda's Revenge," is a dramatic and intense piece that reflects Balda's anger and determination. The music builds to a climax as Balda finally gets his revenge on the priest. Overall, the soundtrack for "The Tale of the Priest and His Servant Balda, Op. 36" is a masterful example of Shostakovich's ability to tell a story through music. The music perfectly captures the characters' personalities and emotions, and the different movements work together to create a cohesive and engaging narrative.

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