Danse Infernale: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Igor Stravinsky / arr. Merle J. Isaac
Grade: 5
Item: 00-PK-0002376
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"Danse Infernale" from the Firebird Suite is Stravinsky at its best! Challenging but eminently playable, this is truly one of Issac's great arrangements and a Belwin Classic orchestra piece! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series:
Belwin Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
246
SKU:
00-PK-0002376
More about this title
About the Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky transformed orchestral music by challenging every assumption about harmony, rhythm, and instrumental color. His works demanded that performers and audiences alike expand their understanding of what an orchestra could express, and his influence on 20th-century composition remains unmatched.
The Firebird Suite, from which this movement comes, stands as one of the cornerstones of orchestral repertoire. Stravinsky's original score contains some of his most inventive orchestrations, making it an essential study for any serious musician or conductor.
Why we love this
Merle Isaac's arrangement captures the raw theatrical power of Stravinsky's original without overwhelming a Grade 5 ensemble. The orchestration remains idiomatically true to the source while giving every section moments to shine, and the result is a piece that feels genuinely substantial in performance rather than simplified or diluted.
What to expect
Danse Infernale pulses with restless energy and dark theatrical menace. The music combines sharp, angular rhythms with lush orchestral textures, creating moments of searing intensity alongside passages of haunting beauty. This is Stravinsky's vision of chaos and spectacle rendered in orchestral sound.
Who it's for
Orchestras at the Grade 5 level ready to tackle a work with genuine compositional sophistication and dramatic heft. This arrangement serves ensembles preparing for festival competition or a concert that calls for a showpiece with real artistic weight.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the opening figures. The syncopation and off-beat accents define the piece's character; loose ensemble work here will undermine everything that follows.
- Balance the upper woodwinds carefully when they carry melodic lines against the thicker textures below. Stravinsky's orchestration thrives on clarity and separation of colors.
- Let the brass sections drive the climactic moments with confidence. They need permission to play boldly without worrying about overpowering the ensemble.
- Mark the transitions between sections clearly in rehearsal. The contrasts are deliberate and dramatic, and your gestures should reflect that theatrical intent.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a festival or competition entry, or as the centerpiece of a concert devoted to Russian orchestral masterworks. Pair it with lighter fare on the same program to showcase the range and maturity of your ensemble; the dramatic contrast will serve both pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Reading complex rhythmic figures and syncopation
- Balancing independent melodic lines across multiple orchestral sections
- Executing precise attacks and releases in ensemble
- Understanding orchestral color and texture through strategic dynamic control
- Responding to theatrical pacing and dramatic shape