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

: Timpani, triangle, tambourine, cymbals, and xylophone. Strings : A standard large string section. Creative Context The overture is approximately 10 to 11 minutes

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