Rite of Spring: Sacre du Printemps, Full Orchestral Score: Le Sacre Du Printemps the Masterworks Library - Softcover

Stravinsky, Igor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851621910 ISBN 13: 9780851621913

Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring is regarded as one of the finest and most progressive examples of orchestration ever composed. The ballet caused riotous objections when first performed, with cluster harmonies that heralded the end of the dominance of diatonic tonalities and the beginnings of an avant-garde approach that would consume postmodern composition. The orchestral writing, following in the footsteps of innovators including Richard Strauss and Claude Debussy, is remarkable in its depth and colour, coaxing previously unheard sounds and instrumental combinations. One of the most distinctive achievements of 20th century composition, presented here in fullorchestral score.

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Synopsis

One of the seminal works of the 20th century and a milestone in the history of music, "The Rite of Spring" famously caused a riot at it's first performance in Paris in 1913. Since then, this revolutionary masterpiece has found its place as one of the most performed and admired scores of the 20th century. Now published in The Masterworks Library. 20th century works from the Boosey & Hawkes catalogue available for the first time in full score format at pocket score prices with introductory notes, illustrations and photographs. Ideal for students, conductors, performers, libraries, CD collectors and general music enthusiasts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0851621910
• ISBN 13: 9780851621913
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168
• Illustrator: Picasso Pablo