Les cinq doigts, K037 (Stravinsky, Igor)

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Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1922. Plate J. & W. C. 2090.
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Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1922. Plate J. & W. C. 2090.
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For Orchestra
See: 8 Instrumental Miniatures

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General Information

Work Title Les cinq doigts
Alternative. Title Huit mélodies très faciles sur cinq notes
Composer Stravinsky, Igor
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. K037
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IIS 4
Key C major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 8 pieces:
  1. Andantino (C major, 20 bars)
  2. Allegro (C major, 48 bars)
  3. Allegretto (C major, 36 bars)
  4. Larghetto (E minor, 23 bars)
  5. Moderato (G major, 15 bars)
  6. Lento (D minor, 19 bars)
  7. Vivo (F major, 50 bars)
  8. Pesante (C major, 29 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1921 (January-February)
First Performance. 1921/12/15 by Jean Wiener in Paris
First Publication. 1922 – London: J. & W. Chester
Average DurationAvg. Duration 6-8 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation piano
Related Works in 1962, Stravinsky orchestrated the pieces, adding countermelodies and imitations, which became Eight Miniatures for Fifteen Players.
External Links Wikipedia article
Kirchmeyer Catalog
Scores at Sheet Music Plus