Soloist(s) with Concert Band (Flute 1, Flute 2/Piccolo, Oboe, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Solo Bb Clarinet or Cornet (or soprano voice), Solo Bassoon or Euphonium (or baritone voice), Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet/Cornet 1, Bb Tru) - grade 3

SKU: CN.S11130

Clarinet or Cornet Feature. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Geoffrey Brand. Band Music. Score only. Duration 3:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11130).

This duet feature for Bb Clarinet (or Trumpet) and Bassoon (or Euphonium) is a merry drinking song from Verdi's opera La Traviata. Geoffrey Brand cleverly left the arrangement in the original key of B-flat so that it may be performed with soprano and baritone soloists and even a chorus if you so choose.

Verdi's opera La Traviata (The Castaway) is based on the book 'The Lady of the Camelias' by Alexandre Dumas. It was first produced in Venice in 1853. The scene is a banquet room in the home of Violetta in Paris in 1700, where a great supper party is being held. Alfred Germont and Violetta Valery declare their love for each other, to the music of Brindisi - a drinking song - as the other guests join in the merriment and splendour of the evening. Since the key (concert Bb) and layout conform exactly to Verdi's score, a vocal score of 'La Traviata' can be used for soprano (Violetta) and baritone (Alfred) and, if available, a chorus can also be added.

Orchestra SSTB vocal soli, SSTB choir (SATB), flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello, contrabass

SKU: CA.7008950

Arrangement for chamber orchestra. Composed by Gioachino Rossini. Arranged by Joachim Linckelmann. Carus sheet music series: Great choral works in small scorings. Stabat Mater, Arr. Fur Kammerensemble. Sacred vocal music. Full score. 200 pages. Duration 66 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 70.089/50. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.7008950).

ISBN 9790007167646. Text language: Latin.

Following his early departure from the opera stage in 1829, besides chamber music Gioachino Rossini composed only larger scored works of church music. The Stabat Mater is among these. It was composed in two different phases between 1831 and 1841 and received its premiere in Paris in 1842. The text is fashioned as a prayer describing Mary's pain in the face of the crucified Christ. Time and again the vivid language of this text, a Latin poem probably from the 13th century, has inspired settings by composers including illustrious names such as Pergolesi, Joseph Haydn and Verdi. In 10 movements Rossini unites different forms such as aria, duet, quartet and chorus, an operatic aria-like style of writing as well as a strict a cappella style resulting in one of the highpoints of this genre. For this arrangement, the vocal score (CV 70.089/03), choral score (CV 70.089/05) and parts for strings and timpani from the original orchestral version can also be used. Score available separately - see item CA.7008900.