Boosey & Hawkes Stravinsky I. - Suite Italienne - Violin And Piano
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Summary of This Score
With from "Pulcinella", you hold a score designed for violinists wishing to enrich their repertoire with demanding writing, full of nuance and character changes. The violin and piano pairing highlights both the solo line (intonation precision, sound quality, bowing control) and attentive listening to the accompaniment part, essential for building style and rhythmic placement.
Composed in 1933, this selection offers a natural progression between lyrical passages, more incisive episodes, and moments of virtuosity, making it an excellent study material for an advanced level. The fact that this edition is included in the ABRSM syllabus (grade 8) makes it a relevant choice for structuring program preparation: tempo management, clarity of articulations, dynamic contrasts, and sound balance with the piano.
The contents include: Introduzione, Minuetto and Finale, Scherzo, Serenata, as well as Tarantella Gavotta con due Variazioni. This variety of forms and moods allows addressing several technical challenges (rhythmic stability, character changes, attack precision) while working on a refined interpretation suited to the demands of an audition, exam, or recital.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Arranger | Samuel Dushkin | Difficulty | ABRSM grade 8 |
| Instrumentation | violin and piano | Pages | 48 |
Questions frequently asked
What level is required to play Stravinsky's Italian Suite on the violin?
The score is included in the ABRSM grade 8 syllabus, corresponding to an advanced level with a good command of intonation, articulations, and bowing techniques.
Which movements are included in this edition for violin and piano?
The 48-page collection comprises Introduzione, Minuetto and Finale, Scherzo, Serenata, and Tarantella Gavotta con due Variazioni. These five sections alternate singing passages with more incisive episodes. The variety of forms notably demands rhythmic stability and changes of character.
Is the Italian Suite written for solo violin?
The indicated instrumentation pairs the violin with piano: the piano part is thus an integral part of the work.
Who arranged this version of the Italian Suite?
The arrangement for violin and piano is by Samuel Dushkin.
Boosey & Hawkes Stravinsky I. Suite Italienne: from which work is it taken?
This selection is taken from "Pulcinella" and is given as composed in 1933. The writing relates the solo violin line to the piano accompaniment, requiring a balance in sound.
