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Beginners may be daunted by the prospect of playing the avant-garde works of Stravinsky, but this book is specially designed to make the Russian composer's music accessible. Focusing on melodies and style, these introductory arrangements feature manageable samples of the more abstract works in simplified keys. Suggested fingerings are also provided. Selections include highlights from The Rite of Spring, The Firebird, Les Noces, and Petrushka. To aid in practicing, MP3 downloads are included for each piece.

The leading composer of his day, Igor Stravinsky experimented with virtually every technique of 20th century music. Throughout his long and prolific career, he produced symphonies, concertos, choral works, operas, and ballets.Former Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. He is the editor of several books in this series.

CONTENTS

Waltz from Petrushka
Dance of the Wet-Nurses from Petrushka
Gallop from Five Easy Pieces, No. 5
Ballerina's Dance from Petrushka
Tilimbom from Histoires pour enfants, No. 1
Pastushka from The Faun and Shepherdess, Op. 2, No. 1
Five Easy Pieces, No. 1
Rosyanka, Op. 6, No. 2
L'Violin du Soldat L'Histoire du Soldat
Dancer with Traingle from Petrushka
Symphony No. 1, Mvt. I (Opening)
Symphony No. 1, Mvt. II
Finale from The Firebird
Vivo from Pulcinella
Russian Dance from Petrushka
The River from The Faun and the Shepherdess, Op. 2, No. III
Symphony No. 1, Mvt. III (Largo)
Four Russian Songs, No. 2
Trois Histoires, No. 2
The Rite of Spring (Opening)
Larghetto from Pulcinella
Serenade in A, Hymn
Cinq Doigts, No. 4
Cinq Doigts, No. 5
Spring, Op. 6, No. 1
Petrushka (Opening)
Symphony No. 1, Mvt. IV
Berceuse from The Firebird
Dance of the Young Maidens from The Rite of Spring
Chant du Rossignol (Excerpt)
Infernal Dance from The Firebird

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A First Book of Stravinsky

A First Book of Stravinsky

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