La boîte à joujoux (Debussy, Claude)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 sections
Composition Year 1913
Genre Categories Ballets; Theatrical Works; Suites; For piano; Scores featuring the piano; For 1 player; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For orchestra (arr); Scores featuring the orchestra (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For flute, clarinet, bassoon (arr); Scores featuring the flute (arr); Scores featuring the clarinet (arr); Scores featuring the bassoon (arr); For 3 players (arr); For oboe, clarinet, bassoon (arr); Scores featuring the oboe (arr); For 2 clarinets, bass clarinet (arr); Scores featuring the bass clarinet (arr); For 2 clarinets, bassoon (arr); For 3 bassoons (arr)

Contents

Performances

Sheet Music

Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#411662 - 6.97MB, 43 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 241×⇩ - 2138

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1913.
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 Complete Score
#199718 - 3.45MB, 48 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5792×⇩ - Cypressdome

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 Complete Illustrations (color)
#199719 - 19.00MB, 25 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1892×⇩ - Cypressdome

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Cie., 1913. Plate D. & F. 8935.
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Watercolor images by André Hellé (1871–1935) are 300dpi color tif files. For those wishing to re-incorporate the images within the score a table of contents has been provided.
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 Complete Score
#206421 - 5.74MB, 92 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1842×⇩ - Morel

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 Color illustrations
#206422 - 25.27MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 727×⇩ - Morel

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Cie., 1913. Plate D. & F. 8935.
Copyright
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 Complete Score
#03029 - 2.18MB, 48 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4040×⇩ - Goldberg988

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et Cie., 1913. Plate D. & F. 8935.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Masters Music Publications, 1991. Plate Catalog M 1600.
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Danse de la Poupée

 Complete Score
#332895 - 0.45MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 478×⇩ - Afp0815

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 Color Cover
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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, 1914. Plate D. & F. 9040.
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 Complete Score
#631515 - 0.26MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2020/6/14)

Publisher. Info. Album Musica, No.137
Paris: Pierre Lafitte, 1914.
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Ronde

 Complete Score
#333664 - 1.01MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 332×⇩ - Afp0815

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, 1914. Plate D. & F. 9041.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete Ballet

For Orchestra (Caplet)

 Complete Score
#24532 - 14.81MB, 119 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4019×⇩ - Goldberg988

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Arranger André Caplet (1878-1925), orchestrator
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Cie., 1920. Plate D. & F. 9830.
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Misc. Notes Debussy only orchestrated the first 93 measures. Caplet (his student) completed the remainder.
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 Complete Score
#723807 - 17.72MB, 120 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 40×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 16 more: Flute 1/2 (2nd also Piccolo) • Oboe 1/2, English Horn • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (C) • Timpani, Snare Drum • Percussion (Triangle/Side Drum/Cymbals/Bass Drum/Ratchet) • Celeste • Harp • Piano • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Flute 1/2 (2nd also Piccolo)
#723808 - 1.48MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Oboe 1/2, English Horn
#723809 - 1.98MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Clarinet 1/2 (B♭)
#723810 - 1.94MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bassoon 1/2
#723811 - 1.74MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Horn 1/2 (F)
#723812 - 1.34MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1/2 (C)
#723813 - 0.45MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Timpani, Snare Drum
#723814 - 0.41MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Percussion (Triangle/Side Drum/Cymbals/Bass Drum/Ratchet)
#723815 - 0.98MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Celeste
#723816 - 0.80MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Harp
#723817 - 1.07MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Piano
#723818 - 2.39MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#723819 - 1.44MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#723820 - 1.38MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#723821 - 1.42MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos
#723822 - 1.22MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Basses
#723823 - 0.90MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Arranger André Caplet (1878-1925)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Cie., 1920. Plate D. & F. 9830 (score).
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A8113.
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Suite

For Piano 4 hands (Roques)

 Complete Score
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Arranger Léon Roques (1839-1923)
Publisher. Info. Paris: A. Durand & Fils, 1914. Plate D. & F. 9032.
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Danse de la Poupée

For Flute, Clarinet and Bassoon (Goodman)

 Complete Score
#594998 - 0.49MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 375×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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 Flute
#594999 - 0.24MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 186×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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 Clarinet
#595000 - 0.25MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 159×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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 Bassoon
#595001 - 0.19MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 135×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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For Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon (Goodman)

 Complete Score and Parts
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⇒ 4 more: Complete Score • Oboe • Clarinet • Bassoon

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 Oboe
#594010 - 0.24MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 81×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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 Clarinet
#594011 - 0.25MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 71×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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 Bassoon
#594012 - 0.19MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 73×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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For 2 Clarinets and Bass Clarinet (Goodman)

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⇒ 4 more: Complete Score • Clarinet 1 • Clarinet 2 • Bass Clarinet

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 Clarinet 1
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 Clarinet 2
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 Bass Clarinet
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 Clarinet 2
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 Bassoon
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For 3 Bassoons (Goodman)

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General Information

Work Title La boîte à joujoux
Alternative. Title The Toybox
Name Translations La Boîte à joujoux; おもちゃ箱 (ドビュッシー); Ящик с игрушками
Name Aliases おもちゃ箱
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 293462000; BNF: 139113650
Composer Debussy, Claude
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. CD 136 ; L.128
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ICD 12
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 sections:
Prélude
  1. Le Magasin de jouets
  2. Le Champ de bataille
  3. La Bergerie à vendre
  4. Après fortune faite
Épilogue
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1913
First Performance. 1919-12-10 (orchestration) in Paris, Théȃtre du Vaudeville
Orchestra, D.E. Inghelbrecht (conductor)
First Publication. 1913 (piano); 1920 (orchestration) - Paris: Durand
  • Piano score – Plate D. & F. 8935, 48 pages
  • Orchestra score – D. & F. 9830, 119 pages
  • Orchestra parts – D. & F. 9831, 18 parts
Librettist 30 minutes
Dedication ChouChou (Debussy's daughter)
Claude-Emma Debussy (1905-1919)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Version A: piano
Version B: (orchestrated) 2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, harp, percussion, celesta, piano, strings
External Links Centre de documentation Claude Debussy
La boîte à joujoux -  Scores at Sheet Music Plus
Extra Information Debussy completed the piano score in 1913. Orchestration begun by the composer (mm.1-93), but subsequently completed by André Caplet in 1919.
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