Camille Saint-Saëns : Danse Macabre, Op. 40

Subtitle :

Conductor Score & Parts

Introduction :

This edition features the celebrated Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), Opus 40, arranged by the composer himself for solo violin and piano. Though the 1874 tone poem for orchestra is the most familiar version, the work actually started out in 1872 as an art song for voice and piano with a French text by the poet Henri Cazalis, which is based on an old French superstition. This arrangement captures the chilling and theatrical spirit of the original orchestral work.

Product Features :

Strongly Recommended: This is the composer's own arrangement of his famous tone poem for Violin and Piano, ensuring authentic musical interpretation. Captures the highly dramatic and programmatic nature of the 'Dance of Death,' including the signature solo violin passages that represent the Devil/Death tuning his fiddle (scordatura). Essential repertoire for advanced violinists seeking a dramatic and technically rewarding showpiece. The set includes the Conductor Score and Parts.

Performance Tips :

• Scordatura and Tuning: The violin solo opens with the iconic Fiddler/Death tuning his instrument. The E-string must be tuned down a half step to E-flat. Ensure this non-standard tuning (scordatura) is stable before performing.
• Programmatic Imagery: Convey the underlying story (skeletons rising and dancing at midnight). Use sharp, dry articulation (spiccato, detache) for the 'skeletal' figures and contrasting smooth, lyrical phrases for the waltz-like main theme.
• Rhythmic Precision: The main waltz rhythm is consistent, but focus on the moments of rhythmic freedom (like the violin solo introduction) to create a spooky, improvisatory feel.
• Dynamic Storytelling: Utilize the extreme dynamic range (from very soft to very loud) to enhance the dramatic narrative, particularly the sudden quiet before the clock strikes midnight (represented by the harp/piano).

About the Composer :

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) was a French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist of the Romantic era, known for his polished, elegant style and significant contributions to the French musical tradition, including symphonic poems like Danse Macabre.

About the Arranger :

The arrangement for violin and piano was created by the composer, Camille Saint-Saëns, himself.

Song List :

• Danse Macabre, Op. 40

Product Details :

• Composer : Camille Saint-Saëns
• Arranger : Camille Saint-Saëns
• Publisher : Alfred Publishing Company, Inc.
• ISBN 10 : 1628766085
• ISBN 13 : 9781628766080
• UPC : 660355034350
• Item Number : 36-M244691
• Series : Master String Series - LudwigMasters
• Format : Conductor Score & Parts
• Page Count : 24

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卡米爾·聖桑 : 骷髏之舞, 作品 40

副標題 :

鋼琴伴奏譜與分部譜

內容簡介 :

這個版本收錄了著名的大師級作品，卡米爾·聖桑創作的《骷髏之舞》（Danse Macabre），作品 40，由作曲家本人改編為獨奏小提琴和鋼琴。儘管 1874 年的管弦樂音詩版本最為人所知，但該作品實際上始於 1872 年，當時是一首由詩人亨利·卡薩利斯（Henri Cazalis）創作法語歌詞的聲樂藝術歌曲，其內容基於一個古老的法國迷信。此改編版捕捉了原作管弦樂作品中令人毛骨悚然和富有戲劇性的精神。

產品特點 :

重點推薦：這是作曲家親自改編的著名音詩小提琴與鋼琴版本，確保了音樂詮釋的原汁原味。捕捉了「死亡之舞」中高度戲劇性和標題性的特質，包括代表魔鬼/死神調音小提琴的標誌性小提琴獨奏段落（變格定弦）。這是尋求演奏戲劇性且技術回報豐厚炫技作品的高級小提琴家的必備曲目。本套譜包括鋼琴伴奏譜與分部譜。

演奏提示 :

• 變格定弦與調音：小提琴獨奏以標誌性的琴手/死神調音樂器開場。E 弦必須降半音調至降 E 音。確保這種非標準定弦（變格定弦）在演奏前穩定。
• 標題性意象：傳達底層的故事（午夜時分骷髏起身跳舞）。對「骷髏」樂句使用尖銳、乾燥的發音（跳弓、分弓），並與圓舞曲般的主題形成對比，使用對比的平滑、抒情樂句。
• 節奏精確度：主要的圓舞曲節奏是一致的，但要專注於節奏自由的時刻（如小提琴獨奏引子），以營造一種怪異、即興的感覺。
• 力度敘事：利用極端的力度範圍（從極弱到極強）來增強戲劇性的敘事性，特別是時鐘敲響午夜前（由豎琴/鋼琴代表）的突然安靜。

作曲家介紹 :

卡米爾·聖桑（Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835-1921）是浪漫主義時期的法國作曲家、管風琴家、指揮家和鋼琴家，以其精緻、優雅的風格和對法國音樂傳統的重大貢獻而聞名，其中包括《骷髏之舞》等交響詩。

改編者介紹 :

小提琴和鋼琴的改編由作曲家卡米爾·聖桑本人創作。

收錄曲目 :

• 骷髏之舞, 作品 40 (Danse Macabre, Op. 40)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 作曲 : Camille Saint-Saëns
• 改編 : Camille Saint-Saëns
• 出版社 : Alfred Publishing Company, Inc.
• ISBN 10 : 1628766085
• ISBN 13 : 9781628766080
• UPC : 660355034350
• 商品編號 : 36-M244691
• 叢書系列 : Master String Series - LudwigMasters
• 裝訂形式 : Conductor Score & Parts
• 頁數 : 24

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