商品描述
Title:Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre, Op. 40 – Composer's Transcription for Violin and Piano
Introduction:
Experience the haunting beauty of Camille Saint-Saëns' Danse macabre, Op. 40, masterfully transcribed by the composer himself for violin and piano. This celebrated piece, inspired by Henri Cazalis' poem, depicts Death playing his fiddle at midnight, summoning the dead for a macabre dance. Originally composed in 1874 as a symphonic poem, Saint-Saëns' own arrangement for violin and piano stands out for its brilliance and has become a staple in the classical repertoire.
Performance Tips:
- Scordatura Tuning: The violin's E string is tuned down to E-flat to produce the eerie tritone interval, historically known as "the Devil in music."
- Expressive Dynamics: Emphasize the contrast between the mysterious opening and the energetic dance sections to capture the piece's dramatic narrative.
- Rhythmic Precision: Maintain a steady tempo during the waltz sections to convey the relentless dance of the skeletons.
About the Composer:
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) was a French composer, organist, and pianist, renowned for his contributions to the Romantic era. A child prodigy, he exhibited exceptional musical talent from an early age. Throughout his prolific career, Saint-Saëns composed numerous symphonies, operas, and chamber works, with Danse macabre being one of his most iconic pieces.
Adaptation:
This edition presents Saint-Saëns' own transcription for violin and piano, offering performers an authentic interpretation of his work. The violin part showcases virtuosic passages, while the piano accompaniment enhances the mysterious and energetic atmosphere of the piece.
Contents:
- Préface (French)
- Preface (English)
- Vorwort (German)
- Danse macabre, Op. 40 – Transcription for Violin and Piano by the Composer
- Critical Commentary
Detailed Product Information:
- Publisher: Bärenreiter
- Series: Bärenreiter Urtext
- Instrumentation: Violin, Piano
- Language: French, English, German
- Product Format: Performance score, Violin part, Urtext edition
- Difficulty Level: Advanced
- Binding: Stapled
- Item Number: BA10941
- ISMN: 9790006569700
- Pages: IX, 21/7 pages (Total: 31 cm x 24.3 cm)
聖桑:《骷髏之舞》,作品 40 – 作曲家改編版(小提琴與鋼琴)
簡介:
這本樂譜收錄了法國作曲家 卡米爾·聖桑(Camille Saint-Saëns) 的經典名作《骷髏之舞》(Danse macabre),作品 40,由作曲家本人改編為 小提琴與鋼琴 版本。這首樂曲靈感來自 昂利·卡扎利斯(Henri Cazalis) 的詩作,描繪午夜時分,死神拉著小提琴,召喚亡靈起舞的情景。最初於 1874 年創作為交響詩,這個小提琴與鋼琴改編版本因其精妙的寫作手法而備受推崇,成為演奏家經常選擇的經典曲目之一。
演奏提示:
- 特別調弦(Scordatura): 小提琴 E 弦調低至 E♭,營造出詭譎的三全音,傳統上被稱為「魔鬼音程」。
- 表情對比: 強調開頭神秘的氣氛與華爾滋舞曲的動感,展現亡靈舞蹈的戲劇性張力。
- 節奏精準: 在快速舞蹈段落中保持穩定的節奏,帶出亡靈群舞的狂歡氛圍。
作曲家介紹:
卡米爾·聖桑(Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835-1921) 是法國浪漫樂派的代表性作曲家、管風琴家與鋼琴家。他自幼便展現驚人的音樂才華,被譽為神童。他的創作風格融合了古典結構與浪漫風格,作品涵蓋交響樂、歌劇、室內樂及協奏曲等領域。Danse macabre 是他最具代表性的作品之一,以其獨特的旋律與戲劇性張力深受喜愛。
改編特色:
本版本為 作曲家親自改編,展現了最接近原作精神的詮釋方式。小提琴部分技術炫技,充滿動感與戲劇性,鋼琴伴奏則增添神秘與狂歡的氛圍,適合專業演奏者挑戰與演出。
目錄(曲目):
- 前言(Préface / Preface / Vorwort)
- 骷髏之舞,作品 40(Danse macabre, Op. 40) – 作曲家改編小提琴與鋼琴版
- 樂譜校訂與評論(Critical Commentary)
書籍詳細資料:
- 出版社: Bärenreiter
- 系列: Bärenreiter Urtext
- 樂器別: 小提琴與鋼琴
- 語言: 法語、英語、德語
- 產品屬性: 演奏用譜(Urtext 原典版)
- 難易程度: 進階
- 裝訂: 騎馬釘裝訂
- Item Number: BA10941
- ISMN: 9790006569700
- 頁數: IX, 21/7 頁(總計 31 cm x 24.3 cm)
這本樂譜是 Bärenreiter Urtext 版本,根據 1877 年的原版樂譜編校,修正錯誤並提供詳盡的學術校訂說明,是目前最具學術價值的版本之一,推薦給所有小提琴愛好者與專業演奏者!


