Copland, Aaron. (1900–1990) Four Dance Episodes from RODEO.

Copland, Aaron. (1900–1990)

Four Dance Episodes from RODEO.

New York: Boosey and Hawkes. 1946. First edition. Full score. 30.5 cm. 96 p. [PN] 9037, 8895, 9036, 8896. In original stiff pink wrappers, lightly worn. A pristine copy internally, with no markings. Copland Complete Catalogue (B & H), p. 22.

A scarce copy of the first edition of Copland's influential and popular ballet score written in 1942, originally scored for string orchestra but later modified for full symphony orchestra. The four episodes from the ballet include: Buckaroo Holiday, Corral Nocturne, Saturday Night Waltz and Hoe-Down.

The original ballet was choreographed by Agnes de Mille for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and De Mille herself danced the lead in the premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 16,1942 - she apparently received more than 20 curtain calls! The "Four Dance Episodes" in their orchestral suite form, were first performed by the Boston "Pops" Orchestra conducted by Arthur Fiedler in Boston on May 28th, 1943. (2402)

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