Handsome, unabridged, inexpensive edition of modern masterpiece renowned for brilliant orchestration, glowing color, evocative power. Reprinted from authoritative Russian edition. Includes list of characters and instruments, plus new English translation of Table of Contents.
Les Noces in Full Score by Igor Stravinsky A sort of choreographic cantata depicting Russian peasant nuptials, Les Noces was produced by Diaghilev in Paris in 1923. This outstandingly original work uses unusual combinations of instruments with vocal accompaniment.
Fireworks and Song of the Nightingale in Full Score by Igor Stravinsky Fireworks is a brilliant early score written in 1908; Song of the Nightingale is a symphonic poem for orchestra, "the last of the . . . 'spectacular' stage works of [Stravinsky's] first period." — Grove's Dictionary.
The Firebird for Solo Piano: Complete Ballet by Igor Stravinsky Composed in 1910, The Firebird was the first of many successful ballets that brought Stravinsky international recognition. This edition is the composer's own reduction for solo piano.
Salome in Full Score by Richard Strauss A striking display of atmospheric color brought about by instrumental means, Salome was Strauss' first great operatic success, and now ranks among the basic works of 20th-century music-drama. Definitive Fürstner score, now extremely rare.
