Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov (1865-1935) was a member of the new, powerful group of composers which sprung up at the turn of the 20th century in Russia, the “Group of Five” (the “Novators” or “The Mighty Handful”), founded by the formidable Tchaikovsky. Browse our sheet music and scores, and discover all his compositions, full of a wonderful blend of oriental influence, and Russian folk today!
Alexander Glazunov was born into a wealthy family. He began his studies under the tutorage of Rimski-Korsakov, who took a liking to the talented young man, and they soon became friends. Glazunov’s early works, such as his first symphony, received rapturous applause and ovations. As early as 1899 he became a professor, and in 1905 we was appointed Director of the St. Petersburg School for Music. Little by little, he travelled through Europe and the USA. He spent his twilight years in France, and he died near Paris in 1935. His remains were transferred to Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in 1972.
It was not an easy task for the outstanding young Glazunov to step out from the shadow of the great master Tchaikovsky, who at the time was at the height of his compositional skill, and power. Despite these obstacles, Glazunov managed to forge his own musical style, and write many successful works. His best opus includes eight completed symphonies, several symphonic poems, solo concertos (for piano, violin and saxophone) and seven string quartets. He also wrote cantatas and ballet music, these however are performed to a lesser extent today. As with some of his contemporaries, there are often oriental and exotic elements to be found in his compositions, alongside traditional Russian melodies and folk tunes, accompanied by a relatively loose metric structure.
for: Horn (F), piano
Piano score, solo part (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 646040
op. 44
for: Viola, piano
Item no.: 630355
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Alto saxophone, string orchestra
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 584133
2. "Danse lente des jeunes filles" aus der Oper "Fürst Igor"
für Blockflöten-Gruppen, Gitarre und Schlagwerk
for: Recorder ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 199844
für Violine und Klavier
Belle Epoque Russe
for: Violin, piano
Item no.: 604406
für Viola und Klavier (Urtextausgabe) (Urtext)
for: Viola, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 584733
Nine pieces for string quartet
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Set of parts
Item no.: 358770
for: 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos (quintet)
Study score
Item no.: 358754
for: Violin, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 162080
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Set of parts
Item no.: 359010
C-Dur
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Set of parts
Item no.: 358752
for: Cello, orchestra
Set of parts
Item no.: 1669664