Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Le baiser de la fée (1928)

allegorical ballet in four scenes based on songs and piano pieces by Tchaikovsky


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1928
      Revision dates: 1950
    • Duration: 45 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Libretto (details, author):

      d'après Andersen.

Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 1 piccolo, 2 oboes, 1 English horn, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 1 percussionist, 1 harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 November 1928
    Location:

    France, Paris, Opéra


    Performers:

    Igor Stravinsky : direction.