Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971)

Apollon Musagète. Ballet, Réduction pour Piano à 2 mains par l'Auteur.

Berlin: Éd. Russe de Musique. [1928]. First edition. 32 pp. de Lerma A6, p. 6; Kirchmeyer 48-1, p. 310. Original printed wrappers, with ownership signature and small abrasion at upper right corner. Some splitting of block from wrappers along inner front gutter, else fine.


Written in 1927-1928 as a show case for Serge Lifar, its Paris performance on 12 June 1928, with choreography by Georges Balanchine, was a landmark event. Stravinsky later described this collaboration with Balanchine as one of the most satisfying of his artistic life. (6264)
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