Fireworks was one of the works that brought the young Stravinsky to the attention of ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev. Song of the Nightingale (based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor and the Nightingale") is a symphonic poem for orchestra, "the last of the richly scored and 'spectacular' stage works of [Stravinsky's] first period." — Grove's Dictionary.
The Firebird in Full Score (Original 1910 Version) by Igor Stravinsky Handsome, unabridged, inexpensive edition of modern masterpiece renowned for brilliant orchestration, glowing color, evocative power. Includes list of characters and instruments, plus new English translation of Table of Contents.
Petrushka in Full Score: Original Version by Igor Stravinsky Definitive original edition of the 20th-century classic: Stravinsky's score for the Ballets Russes masterpiece Petrushka, the bizarre tale of three dancing puppets brought to life. First produced in Paris in 1911. Finest inexpensive edition.
The Rite of Spring in Full Score by Igor Stravinsky A reprint of the original full-score edition of the most famous musical work of the 20th century, created as a ballet score for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes.
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.
