Histoire Du Soldat: Lue, Jouée Et Dansée En Deux Parties = The Soldier's Tale: To Be Read, Played, And Danced In Two Parts

by Igor Stravinsky (Composer)

Histoire Du Soldat (The Soldier's Tale) by composer Igor Stravinsky is the authorized study score edition of one of the twentieth century's most influential theatrical and musical works. Intended for performers, conductors, music libraries, educators, researchers, and admirers of classical chamber repertoire, this multilingual edition presents the dramatic masterpiece in English, French, and German. Its editorial preparation was intended to reconcile the various revisions and amendments Stravinsky made during his lifetime.

Designed to be read, played, and danced in two parts, the complete work is scored for the original chamber ensemble instrumentation of clarinet, bassoon, cornet, trombone, violin, double bass, and percussion. The edition provides the complete musical work in study-score format and faithfully preserves the composer's intentions through an authoritative presentation.

As both a performance resource and a valuable reference, this edition offers insight into Stravinsky's distinctive rhythmic language, chamber ensemble writing, and innovative approach to musical storytelling. Its carefully prepared presentation makes it useful for score study, rehearsal preparation, academic research, concert programming, and appreciation of one of the defining works of modern classical music. The multilingual presentation also broadens its usefulness for readers and musicians working in international settings.

Whether added to a personal music library, consulted during rehearsal, used for score analysis, or selected as a thoughtful gift for admirers of Igor Stravinsky and twentieth-century classical music, this authorized study score offers a reliable and enduring edition of a landmark chamber work. Its combination of scholarly editorial care, complete score presentation, and historical significance makes it an essential addition for anyone with an interest in this celebrated masterpiece.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He is widely acknowledged as one of the most important and influential composers of 20th century music.

He was a quintessentially cosmopolitan Russian who was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the century. He became a naturalized US citizen in 1946. In addition to the recognition he received for his compositions, he also achieved fame as a pianist and a conductor, often at the premieres of his works.

He also published a number of books throughout his career, almost always with the aid of a collaborator, sometimes uncredited. In his 1936 autobiography, Chronicles of My Life, written with the help of Walter Nouvel, Stravinsky included his infamous statement that "music is, by its very nature, essentially powerless to express anything at all."