Zdravitsa, Op. 85, (Russian: здра́вица; IPA: [ˈzdravʲɪt͡sə]; En. A Toast!) is a cantata written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1939 to celebrate Stalin's 60th birthday. Its title is sometimes translated as Hail to Stalin in English. A performance lasts around thirteen minutes.
Original Name | Zdravitsa |
Date of composition | 1939 |
Premiered | 1939, December 21st in Moscow, Russia |
Dedicated to | To celebrate Joseph Stalin's 60th birthday |
Tonality | C Major |
Catalogue | Op. 85 |
Spoken language | Russian |
Instruments |
Orchestra
Piano Chorus/Choir |
Autotranslations beta |
Sergueï Prokofiev: Hail to Stalin - literally A Toast! en do majeur, Op. 85 Sergej Sergeevič Prokof'ev: Hail to Stalin - literally A Toast! in do maggiore, Op. 85 Sergei Sergejewitsch Prokofjew: Hail to Stalin - literally A Toast! C-dur, Op. 85 |