James T. Chang, editor
(Le Sacre du Printemps - Critical Performing Edition)
II. Le Sacrifice
4d1+1+afl, 4d1+1, 4d1+1+pcl, 4d1+1 - 8d2, 4d1+1, 3, 2, 2timp, 3perc, strs
This new corrected engraving was created from original sources to benefit conductors and performers in its engraving and design, and consequently, brings enhanced accuracy and transparency to the performance material. This new edition replaces the 2000 edition, though we will still provide parts for those who might be missing items from a set purchased previously.
Besides the advantage of a completely new masterful engraving prepared by co-editor James Chang, there are many additional improvements to be found in the performing material offered here:
*The saddle-stitched parts are printed on 70-lb. offwhite stock.
*Original rehearsal number references have been corrected and consistently engraved in the score and parts. (Measure numbers were not added due to the very frequent rehearsal numbers)
*All measures are accounted for with time signatures in every part. No player has 'tacet' sections of indeterminate length
*Consecutive repeated measures in the parts are numbered for counting convenience
*For the first time in publication, this edition includes in cued notes the dynamics, passages that were added by Stravinsky to the AS in 1920. Conductors have the option of performing these for the first time
*Cues are transposed to the key of the part and notated in the correct clef
*The parts have been engraved to facilitate good page turns when the notation allowed time. (Stravinsky’s writing does not always allow perfect page turns).
*Divided strings are engraved on separate staves when there was room.
*String harmonics include suggested fingerings. (Stravinsky notated the sounding pitch for harmonics).
*Mute instructions have been carefully indicated with a warning when the mute is to be used and also at the beginning of the muted passage, to make it absolutely clear to the player Stravinsky's last thoughts on the use of mutes.
*Bass Clarinets 1 and 2 are notated in B-flat treble clef.
*Horns in bass clef are engraved in modern notation—sounding down a perfect 5th.
*The Bass Trumpet part is published in E-flat, C, and B-flat treble clef. The C bass/tenor clef part used as the Bass Trumpet is played on a Bass Trumpet by a Trombonist.
*Missing or wrong dynamics in previous published scores and parts have been corrected. The articulations and dynamics are placed under each note, where needed, rather than being notated "sim."
*Mistakes are corrected per the 1922 Stravinsky/Ansermet errata list, the 1950 list and the extensive lists shown in the frontmatter.
*Corrections made for the CPE, that were not found in the AS or any published score, are shown in [editorial brackets].
*Recommendations from experts for execution and distribution of the Percussion score form part have been included.
*Enhancements to the parts are based on recommendations from professional players.
