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Burleske in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, IRS 11 (TrV 145; AV 85): Detailed Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.0.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Piano Full Orchestra, Solo Keyboard with Ensemble, Score & Parts

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Burleske in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, IRS 11 (TrV 145; AV 85) Cover Image
Burleske in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, IRS 11 (TrV 145; AV 85): Detailed Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.0.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Piano Full Orchestra, Solo Keyboard with Ensemble, Score & Parts

Burleske in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, IRS 11 (TrV 145; AV 85): Detailed Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.0.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Piano Full Orchestra, Solo Keyboard with Ensemble, Score & Parts

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Richard Strauss (1864-1949) originally wrote this work for solo piano and orchestra under the title Scherzo in D minor in 1886 for conductor and pianist Hans von Bülow, a large influence on Strauss' career. Von Bülow, however, consider the work a "complicated piece of nonsense" and wanted nothing to do it. Discouraged, Strauss set the work aside until 1889, when he met Scottish pianist Eugen d'Albert, who liked it while also suggesting some changes. With a new title, Burleske, and a dedication to d'Albert, the work was premiered on June 21st, 1890 in Eisenach at the Tonkünstlerfest with d'Albert at the piano and Strauss conducting. Despite this, Strauss remained convinced that the work lacked merit and refused to have the work published until 1894, although it eventually became one of his favorite works. Strauss never gave the work an opus number, but many consider it to be Op. 11, which is actually assigned to his Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.0.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Piano.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 676737597597
SKU: 36-A212602
Instrumentation: Detailed Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.0.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Piano

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About the Composer: Richard Strauss

Richard Strauss (1864-1949) shaped the sound of late Romantic orchestral music through his mastery of the orchestra and his gift for lyrical melody. A conductor as well as composer, he understood instrumental color with uncommon sophistication and wrote some of the most virtuosic solo parts in the repertoire. His output spans operas, symphonic poems, concertos, and songs, and he remained a dominant figure in German musical life well into the twentieth century.

Why we love this

The Burleske showcases Strauss at a pivotal moment in his career, balancing virtuosic keyboard writing against a richly orchestrated backdrop. The work rewards collaborative musicianship between soloist and ensemble in ways that feel fresh even today; the piano writing is genuinely difficult and the orchestral detail deserves careful listening.

What to expect

The Burleske crackles with wit and restlessness. The D minor tonality lends a sharp, somewhat impudent character, and the keyboard writing tumbles forward in energetic runs and pointed rhythmic figures that keep the ear engaged. Despite its formal sophistication, it never loses a sense of playfulness and forward momentum.

Who it's for

Accomplished concert orchestras and advanced community orchestras with strong string sections and access to an experienced piano soloist. The work demands a pianist comfortable with substantial virtuosity and an ensemble that can maintain tautness and clarity in rapid passagework.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the solo piano against the orchestra by rehearsing the strings and woodwinds at reduced dynamics until the pianist can project comfortably without strain; this piece rewards transparency over brute force.
  • Mark clear sectional landmarks in both the solo and orchestral parts so the ensemble stays anchored during the work's key structural shifts.
  • Listen closely to how the timpani and pizzicato strings punctuate the piano's rhythmic figures; coordinate these moments to maintain the work's rhythmic buoyancy.
  • Allow the piano soloist individual rehearsal time to secure the technical passages before bringing the full orchestra in; this will accelerate overall cohesion.

How to use it

Program the Burleske as a centerpiece showcase for an exceptional piano soloist within a concert featuring Strauss orchestral works or other late Romantic concertante pieces. Its relative brevity makes it ideal for a concert that pairs it with a full symphony or other large orchestral works.

Skills your students will build

  • Coordinating rapid passagework between soloist and ensemble
  • Balancing transparent orchestration with a virtuosic keyboard part
  • Responding to a soloist's interpretive rubato while maintaining ensemble cohesion
  • Reading complex rhythmic figures in multiple parts simultaneously

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