DOWNLOAD

MONIUSZKI – Song ‘The Cossack’ – FOUR DOUBLE BASSES (easier)

Other Identification:
Stanisław Moniuszko (5th May, 1819, Warsaw – 4th June, 1872) was a Polish composer. Stanislaw Moniuszko was slightly younger than his compatriot Chopin, but while the latter left Poland when he was 20 and never returned, Moniuszko remained there all his life – apart from studies in Berlin 1837-1840

He studied in Berlin, and influenced by the theories of musical nationalism, he was the creator of the Polish opera, with Halka (1848), which premiered in Warsaw in 1858 after a revision – this is considered his most important work, and even today it is regarded as the national opera of Poland.

He also wrote the Operas Flis (The Boatman, 1858), Hrabina (The Countess, 1862), and Straszny Dwór (The Haunted House, 1865). Other compositions are perhaps less well known, but include religious music and chamber music.

Movements or sections:
‘The Cossack’ is an early song of his, but there also exists an extended solo piano versión.

Instrumentation: FOUR DOUBLE BASSES (easier)
Arranged by David Johnstone
Note – there also exists a version of this music for four cellos

Downloads of 2 PDFs:
[1 – General Score
[2 – All individual parts

Approximate difficulty: EASY
Johnstone’s setting for four double bases – or larger ensemble – is easy for all who are comfortable with the first positions, and the first part with all the first octave going up the G string. A few bowings are suggested.

Dedicatee of this presentation (if applicable): Dedicated to the fine Spanish double bassist Daniel Morán Fernández

Go back to this section and continue searching for more music

Go to COLLECTION POINT to receive all selected items

Poster of Johnstone-Music

Who plays Johnstone-Music?

Johnstone Music has been performed by orchestras and conservatories worldwide, earning international recognition in cello repertoire.

Free sheet music

Instantly download a wide variety of scores – from cello solos and chamber works to orchestral parts and educational material

How do free downloads work?

Please enjoy looking around the very large selection of music offered, and the information given for each piece or work. When you find music you want, simply click “Yes, I wish to download this music”.

You can then either continue searching or go to the Collection Point to receive the music. You can order up to ten PDFs in each session (once per day).

The very first time you receive music, you will need to register on this site with the briefest details, of course at no cost at all. Then, on subsequent visits, you simply ‘log in’.

It is hoped to launch a special viewer subscription for unlimited access in the near future.

Practising good intentions

This site includes a wealth of historical and modern documents, photos, and music — some obviously of unknown or untraceable origin. Johnstone-Music makes no intent of financial gain from sharing the material; any royalties happily belonging to the original owners.

We believe that virtually anyone would appreciate the educational and academic value of sharing, and we’re happy to credit (and thank) any name. However, please be assured that if any copyright holder were to firmly object to the inclusion of something in their domain we would promptly remove said item upon request.

Personal

David Johnstone lives near Pamplona (Navarre, Spain) with his wife Rosa and their two “Spanglish” children, close to the Atlantic Pyrenees. The nearest international airport is Bilbao.

He is interested in world affairs, politics, animal rights, and most sports (including being a lifelong suffering Reading FC fan!). Also passionate about Celtic culture and genealogy, he has traced his ‘English’ family back to 1280, although Scotland and Ireland have also shaped his background. And yes — he is half-ashamed to admit it, he loves silly jokes!

Social Work

David Johnstone supports animal rights, he is against any form of abuse towards them, and says a loud “NO” to bullfighting, foxhunting and any other animal cruelty.

TORTURE IS NOT CULTURE !