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Daphnis et Chloe: Suite No. 2 (3rd Edition): Conductor Score & Parts

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Daphnis et Chloe: Suite No. 2 (3rd Edition): Conductor Score & Parts

Daphnis et Chloe: Suite No. 2 (3rd Edition): Conductor Score & Parts

By Maurice Ravel / arr. Clinton Nieweg, Carol Westfall

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Ravel's longest work at almost an hour, the complete one-act ballet Daphnis et Chloe was described by the composer as a "symphonie choregraphique" (choreographic symphony).  Ravel began the work, a romance about the Greek goatherd Daphnis and the shepherdess Chloe, upon receiving a 1909 commission from famed Russian ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev, and the premiere in 1912 included Vaslav Nijinksky and Tamara Karsavina in the title roles.  Full of lush harmonies typical of the impressionist movement and musical leitmotifs, the work is considered among Ravel's most passionate and best compositions.  Ravel extracted the music from the ballet to make two orchestra suites, which can be performed with or without chorus, of which this Suite No. 2 is particularly popular. Instrumentation: 3(2&3dPicc)+Picc+Afl.2+EH.2+BCl+EbCl.3+CtrBsn: 4.4.3.1: Timp.Perc(8): Hp(2): Clst: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Mx Chor (available separately).

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Series: Nieweg Performance Editions - Kalmus
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 660355006937
SKU: 36-A675402
Instrumentation: 3(2&3dPicc)+Picc+Afl.2+EH.2+BCl+EbCl.3+CtrBsn: 4.4.3.1: Timp.Perc(8): Hp(2): Clst: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Mx Chor (available separately)

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About the Composer: Maurice Ravel

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) was a French composer whose harmonic innovation and orchestral mastery defined early 20th-century music. While often grouped with the Impressionists, Ravel distinguished himself through formal precision, crystalline orchestration, and an intellectual approach to color and texture that set him apart from his contemporaries. His ballet scores, particularly Daphnis et Chloe and Bolero, remain central to the orchestral repertoire and showcase his unparalleled gift for writing idiomatically across the full orchestra.

Ravel's output, though smaller than many of his peers, profoundly influenced generations of composers and conductors. His detailed scores demand meticulous preparation and reward it generously, making his works essential training grounds for orchestras seeking to develop ensemble precision and sonic refinement.

Why we love this

Suite No. 2 delivers the most accessible and frequently performed music from Daphnis et Chloe, complete with the famous sunrise section and bacchanal finale that never fail to electrify an audience. The Nieweg Performance Editions presentation provides clear, practical parts that make this monumental score manageable for orchestras working toward a sophisticated programming goal without the full hour commitment of the complete ballet.

What to expect

Daphnis et Chloe breathes sensuality and innocent passion through lush, shimmering orchestration. The second suite unfolds as a journey from magical awakening through heightened drama to ecstatic celebration, with Ravel's orchestral palette shifting constantly between gossamer transparency and overwhelming fullness.

Who it's for

Advanced orchestras seeking a cornerstone work of French impressionism that showcases refinement, harmonic sophistication, and orchestral color. This suite suits programs built around 20th-century European masters or concerts celebrating ballet and narrative music.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the two harps carefully during the quieter passages; they define the harmonic foundation and must speak with clarity even when doublings obscure them.
  • Shape the sunrise section (beginning of the suite) with long-line conducting that allows the orchestration to gradually accumulate rather than punch each entrance.
  • Invest rehearsal time in the mixed chorus parts if performing the choral version; the texture only succeeds when singers and instrumentalists move together as one entity.
  • Secure consistent ensemble tuning in the final bacchanal before accelerating tempo; the energy should feel inevitable, not rushed.

How to use it

Open a concert with Suite No. 2 to establish an evening devoted to French or Russian ballet music, or place it as the culminating work on a program exploring early 20th-century impressionist approaches to orchestration. It pairs naturally with other Ravel orchestral works (Bolero, Ma Mere l'Oye) or with ballet suites by Stravinsky and Debussy.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading complex orchestral textures with multiple doublings and chromatic voice-leading
  • Tuning and balancing impressionist harmony, particularly whole-tone and augmented chord relationships
  • Executing rapid harmonic rhythm changes and shifting dynamic contours across large ensemble
  • Coordinating independent part writing across woodwind and brass sections without losing transparency
  • Sustaining musical line through long-arc phrasing across quiet, exposed passages

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