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Scheherazade, Op. 35: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works

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Scheherazade, Op. 35: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works

Scheherazade, Op. 35: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works

By Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, ed. Clinton Nieweg/ Drew Holmes

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Description
The Sultan Schariar, convinced of the falseness and faithlessness of women, vowed to kill each of his wives after their bridal night. The Sultana Scheherazade, however, saved her life by interested the Sultan in the stories she told him during 1001 nights. In his curiosity for the sequels to her stories, the Sultan postponed Scheherazade's execution from day to day until he finally abandoned his sanquinary resolution altogether. In her stories, Scheherazade frequently included the verses and songs of the poets, and interlaced her narratives of marvels and adventures so as to link them together. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) wrote this work in 1888, and it premiered in Saint Petersburg on October 28 of that year with the composer conducting. The work has remained a popular staple of the repertoire ever since. Instrumentation in set: 2(2nd dPicc)+Picc.2(2nd dEH).2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(5): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). Edited by Clinton Nieweg and Drew Holmes. Oversized 11x14 score.

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Series: Kalmus Oversized Score Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-63-887506-5
ISBN13: 978-1-63-887506-2
UPC: 735816221638
SKU: 36-A191401OS
Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc)+Picc.2(2nd dEH).2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(5): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a Russian composer and orchestrator of extraordinary technical skill. Trained as both a naval officer and musician, he brought mathematical precision to his orchestrations and pioneered bold harmonic language that influenced generations of 20th-century composers. His gift for orchestral color and his mastery of Russian folk idiom made him one of the most performed composers in the concert hall.

Rimsky-Korsakov spent much of his career in Saint Petersburg, where he served as director of the Imperial Chapel and taught at the conservatory. He left behind a catalog of operas, symphonies, and orchestral suites that remain central to the repertoire. His students included Sergei Lyapunov and Anatoly Lyadov, and his influence extended far beyond Russia through his published treatises on orchestration and harmony.

Why we love this

Scheherazade is an orchestral showpiece that gives every section something to play. The Arabian Nights narrative unfolds through vivid orchestral vignettes, each one demands clean ensemble work and rewards transparent execution. Directors appreciate how the score invites players into storytelling while building genuine ensemble skill.

What to expect

Scheherazade is pure orchestral magic. The music swirls with the exotic colors of the Arabian Nights: sinuous melodies, shimmering harmonies, sudden dramatic outbursts, and moments of intimate beauty. The violin soloist's voice guides listeners through a landscape of marvels and adventures, from shipwrecks to marketplace dances, all rendered in brilliant orchestral sound.

Who it's for

Advanced high school and college orchestras ready to tackle colorful orchestration and complex ensemble coordination. This score demands strong principal players, particularly in strings and winds, and an orchestra with enough strength to balance a large percussion section.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the solo violin line (representing Scheherazade) against the full orchestral texture. This voice leads the narrative and must sing through even in thick tutti passages.
  • Shape the famous Rimsky-Korsakov harmonic progressions with slight rubato. The unconventional voice leading sounds muddy without clarity in the inner parts.
  • Let the harp part breathe. It frames many scenes; if the harp section rushes, the entire scene loses its shimmer.
  • Secure the timpani and percussion writing in rehearsal early. Their rhythmic figures anchor the meter through some of the more complex harmonic passages.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert exploring Russian orchestral music or as the anchor work for a showcase of your orchestra's technical maturity. The one-movement structure and narrative arc work well in thematic programs (fairy tales, stories, exoticism) or paired with Borodin or other Russian contemporaries.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing solo melodic lines within large orchestral textures
  • Reading extended orchestrations with unconventional voice leading
  • Coordinating complex rhythmic figures across multiple sections
  • Executing rapid dynamic changes and articulation shifts
  • Sustaining ensemble intonation through non-functional harmonic progressions

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