Orchestra Soli SSATB, Coro SATB, Pfte, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Clt, 2 Fg, 2 Cor, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Vc/Cb

SKU: CA.1039409

Choral Fantasy. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. Arranged by Xaver Scharwenka, Claus-Dieter Ludwig. 1x 10.394/21 flute 1, 1x 10.394/22 flute 2, 1x 10.394/23 oboe 1, 1x 10.394/24 oboe 2, 1x 10.394/25 clarinet 1, 1x 10.394/26 clarinet 2, 1x 10.394/27 bassoon 1, 1x 10.394/28 bassoon 2, 1x 10.394/31 horn 1, 1x 10.394/32 horn 2, 1x 10.394/33 trumpet 1, 1x 10. Harmony parts. Secular choral music. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1808/1809. Op. 80. Duration 20 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 10.394/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1039409).

ISBN M-007-25218-2. Key: C minor. German/English. Text: Christoph Kuffner.

In a mixture of cantata and concert piece, Beethoven set a hymn to art in his Choral Fantasy. The work, about 20 minutes in length, is often seen as a precursor to the Ode to Joy in the 9th Symphony. After a piano introduction, a dialog between piano and orchestra develops in the space of just 400 measures, before the soloists and chorus enter for the last 200 measures. (If necessary, the solo parts can be sung by members of the chorus or a semi-chorus.) In the main section, headed Finale (beginning with the double basses and celli), the theme from Beethoven's early song Gegenliebe (WoO 118, also used in the Ode to Joy) is presented, varied and finally used in the March in F major. The main source of the Choral Fantasia for the edition is the first edition of the parts, published in 1811 and corrected by Beethoven; alongside this an English edition of the parts published by Clementi (1810) has been consulted for comparison. The edition contains an English singing version in a translation by Natalia Macfarren from the 19th century. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1039400.

By Elliot Del Borgo. For concert band (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn in F, Trombone/Baritone, (Baritone T.C.), Tuba, Bells, Percussion 1 [2 Players] (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle, Tam). Band Music. Grade 1. Score only. Duration 7:25. Published by C. Alan Publications

Compact Woodwind Ensemble Compact Woodwind Ensemble (part 1: flute 1, clarinet 1, part 2: flute 2, oboe, clarinet 2, part 3: clarinet 3, part 4: clarinet 4, bass clarinet, bassoon, piano) - medium easy

SKU: CN.S61151

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Michael Brand. Score only. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S61151).

All musicians should have the opportunity to play the great classics. The masterful scoring of Michael Brand makes it possible for any band to play Beethoven's masterpiece ODE TO JOY.

Pieces for Grade 1 Bands - Full Score with Piano Reduction and CD. By Andrew Balent, Johann A.P. Schulz, James Pierpont. Edited by Andrew Balent, Joseph Compello. Arranged by Andrew Balent; Joseph Compello. For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Euphonium, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Tenor, Bassoon, Tuba, Percussion. Sounds Spectacular. Score and Audio CD. 76 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.