Diary entry by Schenker, dated October 7-9, [1903] 7–9/10. : Orchesterstimmen der „Syrischen Tänze“ für _Busoni_’s Abend in Berlin corrigiert.1 © Heirs of Heinrich Schenker. |
Diary entry by Schenker, dated October 7-9, [1903] October 7-9 [1903] : Orchestral parts for the Syrische Tänze corrected for Busoni's evening in Berlin.1 © Translation Ian D. Bent 2005. |
COMMENTARY: FOOTNOTES: 1 Schenker's Syrische Tänze, originally for piano four hands, orchestrated by Arnold Schoenberg at the instigation of Ferruccio Busoni. The dances are No.1 Andante espressivo--Allegro scherzando, D minor; No.2 Allegro con fuoco, C minor; No.3 Allegretto [dolcissimo], G minor; No.4 Allegro molto passionate, D major. They were first performed in this orchestration at an Orchester Abend on November 5, 1903 by the [Berlin] Philharmonic Orchestra in the Beethovensaal, Berlin. SUMMARY: © Commentary, Footnotes, Summary Ian D. Bent 2005.
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