Le Baiser de la Fée [The Fairy's Kiss], Proof I [Kirchmeyer 49, De Lerma B4, White 58], 1928
Scope and Contents
Proof I 66 pp. Extensively annotated and corrected by the composer in black ink and pencil both within the score and to margins, including significant notational changes and re-writings, textual additions, indications regarding tempo, dynamics, etc., all in Stravinsky's hand; all but one page with corrections. With "1re (in pencil) Epreuve Corrigé" and the stamp of the engraver Grandjean in Paris (in red ink) to upper margin of first leaf and several additional leaves. With a note in pencil in Stravinsky's hand to the verso of page 46: "... corriger et... une seconde épreuve Paris 11/IX/28 I. Strawinsky."
Dates
- Creation: 1928
Creator
- From the Collection: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971 (Composer, Person)
Language of Materials
The materials are written in English, Russian, French, and Italian.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu