Swan Lake, Ballet in Four Acts, Op.20

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The newly edited study score presents Tchaikovsky's original 1877 orchestral score for his first ballet, Swan Lake, featuring a Preface, Synopsis, and Cast of Characters. This complete score, based on the composer's autograph and earlier editions, highlights the ballet's initial struggles for acceptance at the Bolshoi Theatre and its eventual revival by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov in St. Petersburg. The score serves as a valuable resource for students, conductors, and ballet enthusiasts, offering insights into this iconic work's history and significance.