DLXVI. STRAVINSKY, Igor: Suite #2 for Small Orchestra

DLXVI. STRAVINSKY, Igor (1882-1971)

Suite #2 for Small Orchestra (1921)
1. March
2. Waltz
3. Polka
4. Galop
Schulmusikorchester
Andreas Weiss, cond.
(8:23)

Originally a pedagogical work for piano four hands entitled Three Easy Pieces (1915). Stravinsky referred to this version as "popcorn."

Next came a transcription for cimbalom and cimbalom and small ensemble; then a version of the March for 12 instruments and the Waltz for seven.

Finally, Stravinsky made this version, adding the Galop.

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The music is reminiscent of certain sections of Petroushka and Pulcinella.

1. March

2. Waltz

3. Polka

4. Galop