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: A Russian folk theme from the Siberian region of Omsk. Instrumentation and Scoring The work is scored for a full symphony orchestra including:

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: Timpani, triangle, tambourine, cymbals, and xylophone. Strings : A standard large string section. Creative Context shostakovich_overture_on_russian_and_kirghiz_fo...

: A Kirghiz melody about a mythological creature, heard during the work's quiet, slow-tempo introduction.

The overture is approximately 10 to 11 minutes long and is characterized by Shostakovich’s vivid orchestration and dramatic flair. To symbolize the cultural link between Russia and Kirghizstan, the composer selected one Russian theme and two Kirghiz themes from existing folk collections: : A Russian folk theme from the Siberian region of Omsk

: Piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 3 bassoons (with double bassoon). Brass : 4 horns, 2 or 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba.

Written during a period of creative recuperation following the controversial 13th Symphony ( Babi Yar ), this overture was the only original work Shostakovich completed in 1963. While it is a colorful and exuberant piece, it remains relatively rarely performed compared to his major symphonies. Strings : A standard large string section

: A Kirghiz threshers' song that provides a second folk melody for the work.