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Der Rosenkavalier in Full Score (Dover Opera Scores) (German Edition),New
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This superb edition of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, one of the greatest masterpieces in the operatic repertoire, is reprinted complete and unabridged from a rare, limited, and numbered edition approved by Strauss and prepared by his publisher, Adolph Frstner, prior to the opera's premiere in Dresden in 1911.Available for the first time in inexpensive format at far less than the cost of any comparable fullscore edition this volume offers an easytoread score, with wide margins, large noteheads, and many other helpful features. Carefully printed and sturdily bound, it will provide a lifetime of pleasurable use to professional and amateur musicians as well as those who delight in following, score in hand, a live or recorded performance.Der Rosenkavalier is the most popular operatic work of the Bavarian composer in whose operas, songs, and symphonic poems the aesthetics of the Romantic movement were to reach their ultimate expression. A radiant and bittersweet celebration of love, it was Strauss's most successful collaboration with the illustrious Austrian poet Hugo von Hofmannsthal, and was an immediate sensation.Audiences then, as now, were enthralled by the melodic glories of Der Rosenkavalier's vocal ensembles, the richness of its orchestration, and the charm and depth of its characters. Throughout, it reveals the composer's bravura postRomantic style, which was to influence numerous composers and to mesmerize audiences around the world. It remains today one of the most performed and recorded of all operatic works.
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- Q: What is the format of this edition of Der Rosenkavalier? A: This edition of Der Rosenkavalier is a paperback full score, making it accessible and easy to handle for musicians.
- Q: How many pages does the score contain? A: The score contains 528 pages, providing a comprehensive view of the entire opera.
- Q: Is this edition abridged or unabridged? A: This is an unabridged edition, reprinted complete and without omissions from the original score approved by Richard Strauss.
- Q: What year was this edition published? A: This edition was published on December 1, 1987.
- Q: Who is the author of Der Rosenkavalier? A: The opera Der Rosenkavalier was composed by Richard Strauss.
- Q: What features are included in the score for ease of reading? A: The score includes wide margins, large noteheads, and other helpful features to facilitate reading and performance.
- Q: Is this score suitable for amateur musicians? A: Yes, the score is designed for both professional and amateur musicians, offering clarity and ease of use for all skill levels.
- Q: What can I expect from the orchestration in Der Rosenkavalier? A: The orchestration features richness and depth, showcasing Strauss's post-Romantic style and contributing to the opera's melodic appeal.
- Q: Can this score be used for following live performances? A: Yes, this score is ideal for following live or recorded performances, allowing musicians to play along while enjoying the opera.
- Q: What is the significance of Der Rosenkavalier in the operatic repertoire? A: Der Rosenkavalier is considered one of the greatest masterpieces in the operatic repertoire and remains one of the most performed and recorded works.