Dmitri Shostakovich · 1906–1975 · Russian
| Composed | 1962 |
| Instrumentation | 3[1.2.pic] 3[1.2.eh] 3[1.2.bcl] 3[1.2.cbn] — 4 3 3 1 — tmp+perc — 2hp — cel/pf — str |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Soloists | Bass |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Core canon — standard repertoire |
| Editions & hire | Sikorski / G. Schirmer (US) ↗ |
| Source | IMSLP — Shostakovich, Dmitry ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.