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Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1920): Full Orchestra Conductor Score and Parts

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Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1920): Full Orchestra Conductor Score and Parts

Name: Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1920): Full Orchestra Conductor Score and Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A930590
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By Igor Stravinsky

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Two years after the death of Claude Debussy, Stravinsky was asked by La Revue Musicale to write a piece in his memory which would appear in a book including tributes by other composers as well. He was delighted to be asked, and in 1959, he explained that enthusiasm, saying "the musicians of my generation and I myself owe the most to Debussy." The piece he submitted was the Chorale (arranged for piano solo), which concludes the work. The music of the Symphonies draws on Russian folk elements, and is constructed of "contrasting episodes at three different yet related tempos." The chorale which concludes the piece was originally published in the magazine La Revue musicale in an edition entitled Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy, which included short pieces from several composers, including Maurice Ravel and Manuel de Falla, dedicated to Debussy's memory. It appeared as a piano score in the Tombeau. Instrumentation: 3(3dPicc)+Afl.2+1.2+Acl.3(3dCbsn): 4.3.3.1.

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Series: Kalmus Wind Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 735816252991

SKU: 36-A930590

Instrumentation: Wind Ensemble, Ensemble Works

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About the Composer: Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky (1882, 1971) fundamentally reshaped twentieth-century music through his relentless innovation and fearless reinvention. From the Russian ballets that scandalized Paris to his later serial compositions, he approached each new work as an opportunity to expand what orchestral music could do. His influence on composers across generations remains unmatched, and his willingness to draw from folk traditions, jazz, and classical forms while forging something entirely new makes him essential study for understanding modern composition.

Beyond the concert hall, Stravinsky was a mentor and cultural voice whose writings on music are as probing as his scores. For conductors and ensemble directors, his works offer lessons in orchestral clarity, rhythmic precision, and the power of constraint. He demanded that musicians think critically about what they were playing, never settling for surface-level interpretation.

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Why we love this

A memorial to Debussy conducted by one of the twentieth century's greatest masters becomes an exceptional teaching work. The piece balances accessibility with genuine sophistication: the shifting tempos and Russian folk gestures engage musicians immediately, while the harmonic language and orchestration invite deeper study. Most importantly, this score sits at the intersection of history and craft, allowing your ensemble to engage with two towering figures in modern music through a single, focused work.

What to expect

The work moves between episodes of restless energy and moments of profound stillness, drawing on Russian landscape and folk song. When the chorale arrives, the emotional weight is unmistakable, a gesture of reverence that feels genuinely earned rather than imposed.

Who it's for

Advanced high school and college ensembles with solid technical foundation and willingness to sit with twentieth-century modernism. Conductors preparing musicians for serious engagement with post-Romantic orchestral music will find this score invaluable; it's complex enough to challenge experienced players but built on clear structural principles that reward careful preparation.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the three contrasting tempos in rehearsal as distinct expressive territories, not merely different speeds. Each episode should feel like a separate gesture before the overall arc becomes clear.
Balance the woodwind and brass sections carefully; Stravinsky's orchestration often privileges winds but demands transparency rather than weight. Clarity of line matters more than volume.
Work the chorale's harmonic rhythm with singers or sustained players well in advance. The final section moves differently than what comes before, and musicians need time to internalize its reflective character.
Pay attention to the Russian folk elements in the melodic writing. These shapes sit differently on the tongue and instrument than typical European sources; authenticity in phrasing brings the material to life.

How to use it

Program this as a twentieth-century cornerstone in a concert exploring Stravinsky's range, or pair it with other Debussy tributes (Ravel's orchestral works, perhaps) to create a program about musical influence and memory. It also serves beautifully as a concert closer, particularly when seasons or semesters align with moments of reflection.