Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971)
Firebird Suite (Suite de L'Oiseau de Feu)- SIGNED
New York: Edwin F. Kalmus. 1949. "Re-Orchestrated by the Composer in 1919". 30 cm. 65, [12] pp. Full score of Stravinsky's first score to have won and held an enduring place in the repertory, boldly signed in fountain pen ink at the head of the first page of music. Covers creased and upper quarter of spine wrapper perished, a few small tears to page edges within, otherwise fine.The Firebird was commissioned from the 27 year old composer by Diaghilev and on June 25, 1910, “with the celebrated ballerina Tamara Karsavina and the Ballet Russes, the most important ballet since Tchaikovsky had its premiere in Paris. As Diaghilev had predicted, Stravinsky became famous overnight...Stravinsky learned well from Rimsky-Korsakov and equaled his master in orchestral opulence. The score is an enchantment, and its individual numbers - from the Infernal Dance to the Berceuse - exude the fragrance of Russianism in the grand tradition, with added dissonant spice. Stravinsky's first important work remains a favorite.” (David Dubal) The original production featured scenery and costumes designed by Alexander Golovine and Leon Bakst; the original cast was Tamara Karsavina, Michel Fokine, Enrico Cecchetti, and Vera Fokina. (5992)
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