Boosey & Hawkes Stravinsky Igor - The Rite Of Spring - Reduction Piano
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Summary of This Score
This score offers a four-hand piano reduction of a major ballet from the repertoire, designed to allow an in-depth reading of rhythmic structure, accents, and harmonic blocks, while remaining playable on the keyboard by a piano duo. It is an excellent resource for conservatory work, rehearsal accompaniment, or detailed study of sequences and transitions.
The content follows the complete order of the work, with an opening including a preface (Preface/Préface/Vorwort), instrumentation, and an introduction. The first part notably includes The Augurs of Spring: Dances of the Young Girls, Ritual of Abduction, Spring Rounds, Ritual of the Rival Tribes, Procession of the Sage, The Sage, and Dance of the Earth, offering a dense journey where pulse, ostinatos, and meter changes are at the forefront.
The second part resumes with a new Introduction, then Mystic Circles of the Young Girls, Glorification of the Chosen One, Evocation of the Ancestors, Ritual Action of the Ancestors, and the Sacrificial Dance. The whole forms a demanding and exciting score, perfectly suited for work on rhythmic setup and coordination between the two performers.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Edition | vocal piano score | Genre | classical score (ballet) |
| Instrumentation | four-hand piano (piano duet) | Language | French, English, German |
Questions frequently asked
Is this Sacre du printemps reduction arranged for piano four hands?
The score is designed for a duo of pianists on piano four hands, presented as a keyboard reduction.
Does it include the full progression of both parts of the ballet?
The edition follows the complete order of the work, from the initial Introduction to the Sacrificial Dance. The first part notably includes The Augurs of Spring, Spring Rounds, and Dance of the Earth. The second part features, among others, Mystic Circles of the Young Girls, Glorification of the Chosen One, and Ritual Action of the Ancestors.
In which languages are the texts of this score provided?
The editorial elements are offered in French, English, and German, with a preface indicated as Preface/Préface/Vorwort.
Is Stravinsky's piano reduction of Sacre du printemps suitable for rhythmic practice?
The writing emphasizes ostinatos, accents, and changes of meter present in sections such as Ritual of Abduction or Dance of the Earth. It enables coordination work between the two piano parts.
Is the original instrumentation indicated in this edition?
A dedicated section on instrumentation is included in the opening, after the preface and before the introduction of the work.
