Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Scherzo à la russe (1943 -1944)

for jazz orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1943 - 1944
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Dedication: pour le Paul-Whiteman Band
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 tenor saxophone), 1 oboe, 2 clarinets, 1 alto saxophone, 1 tenor saxophone, 1 baritone saxophone, 1 horn, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 3 percussionists, 1 guitar, 1 harp, 1 piano, 4 violins, 2 violas, 1 cello, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 5 September 1944
    Location:

    États-Unis, New York


    Performers:

    le Paul Whiteman Band, New York (radio).