Holograph, signed, in black ink. Aria for bass voice with orchestral accompaniment for character Czar Ivan the Terrible originally conceived for the last scene of the 2nd version of opera, and incorporated in definitive form into final version of opera; published separately in 1898 and dedicated to singer Fyodor Chaliapin. Includes corrections, annotations, and other markings in red and blue crayon and pencil in hand of composer and possibly other hands.

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