The Rite of Spring in Full Score (Dover Music Scores)
Ravel originally conceived of his "choreographic poem" La Valse (The Waltz) as a tribute to Johann Strauss and "a sort of apotheosis of the Viennese waltz." But this is a waltz far removed from the urbane gaiety of old Vienna. A masterpiece of lush and brilliant orchestration, it is a work of considerable emotional depth in which the initial series of elegant waltzes are transformed into what Ravel describes as "a fantastic and fatal whirling" loading to a powerful, turbulent climax.
Now musicians, music students, conductors — any music lover — can study La Valse in this high-quality edition, reproduced from the authoritative Durand original.
Country | USA |
Brand | Dover Publications |
Manufacturer | Dover Publications |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 295915 |
ReleaseDate | 1997-05-01 |
UnitCount | 1 |
UPCs | 800759295913 |
EANs | 9780486295916 |