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The narrative follows the tragic and ironic journey of a wealthy heir, who descends into debt, madness, and ultimately death, inspired by a 1947 exhibition of William Hogarth's prints. The libretto by W. H. Auden and C. Kallman weaves together elements from classical pastoral, the Faust legend, fairy tales, circus, and biblical stories. Igor Stravinsky's music brilliantly integrates influences from the operatic canon, creating a unique work that transcends parody or imitation. This opera remains a significant piece of the 20th-century repertoire.

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The composition, created by the young Igor Stravinsky in memory of his teacher Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, was considered lost after its sole performance in 1909. Its rediscovery in 2015 led to a world premiere in St. Petersburg in December 2016, paving the way for its presentation on numerous concert stages thereafter.

During the exterior shooting of her film The plaint of the empress Pina Bausch was told that the lead dancer performing the role of the sacrificial victim in The rite of spring had fallen ill. The performance was scheduled for the following evening so Pina Bausch called off the filming and immediately organized a rehearsal in order to prepare Kyomi Ichida for the role. Some of the film crew also came to the rehearsal room. Recognizing an opportunity, they began to film the rehearsal, which was already underway.

(Music Sales America). Chorus score of Stravinsky's remarkable and original work that combines ballet with vocalists.

Build your own personal library of orchestral repertoire at an incredibly low price. The Orchestra Musician's CD-ROM Library(TM) is a compilation of printed parts, by instrument, of orchestral masterworks by the music world's most celebrated composers. This volume includes 50 orchestral works by Bartok, John Alden Carpenter, Ernst von Dohnanyi, Georges Enesco, Manuel de Falla, Alexander Glazunov, Leos Janaek, Darius Milhaud, Sergei Prokofiev, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ottorino Respighi, Igor Stravinsky, and R. Vaughan Williams. CDs are available for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute and Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe, Horn, Bassoon, Trumpet and Cornet, Low Brass (which includes Trombone and Tuba), Timpani/Percussion, and Othe Instruments (harp, organ, piano, celesta, saxophone, mandolin, guitar, etc.). It's simple. Use the CD-ROM drive in your PC or Mac to view or print clear letter-sized copies. The Orchestra Musician's CD-ROM Library(TM) installs easily and quickly. Adobe Acrobat Reader technology is utilized (free download included on each CD), so no special access codes or software are required. Go to www.orchmusiclibrary.com for a complete listing of the contents of Volume 8.

This collection features a comprehensive selection of Igor Stravinsky's chamber music, showcasing his collaborations with violinist Samuel Dushkin. It includes opera and ballet arrangements, an unaccompanied violin piece, and the Duo concertante, Stravinsky's sole original work for violin and piano. The volume comprises various pieces such as Ballad, Chanson russe, and Suite italienne, highlighting Stravinsky's innovative style and versatility across different musical forms.