Les Noces in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) [Paperback]

Igor Stravinsky (Author), Opera and Choral Scores (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Vocal Scores | Publication Date: June 25, 1998

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. Handsome, inexpensive volume; authoritative score. Instrumentation. Glossary. Preface. Illustrations. Note on the Translation. Translation of the French Text.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486404137
• ISBN-13: 978-0486404134
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quality and large size at an unbelievably good price., September 18, 1999

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This review is from: Les Noces in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) (Paperback)

Dover reproduces old editions of masterworks at very economical prices. "Les Noces" is a fine example and at an unbelievable price. The format is large, which is welcome, and the text is in both the original Russian (indispensable), and in French. An English translation is provided separately, in the introduction.

The volume is more sturdily constructed and in a much larger format than the Boosey and Hawkes scores of Stravinsky pieces; my "Persephone", while it is a beautiful edition, is small, expensive, and falling apart despite careful treatment.