SKU: SU.00220263
This CD Sheet Musicâ„¢ collection makes available full scores and parts for string quartets by 19th C Slavic masters Dvorák, Glazunov and Tchaikovsky. DVORÃK: String Quartets No. 2 in B-flat major (parts only); No. 5 in F minor, Op. 9 (parts only); No. 7 in A minor, Op. 16 (parts only); No. 8 in E major, Op. 80; No. 9, Op. 34; No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 51 Slavonic; No. 11 in C major, Op. 61; No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 American; No. 13 in G major, Op. 106; No. 14 in A-flat major, Op. 105 GLAZUNOV: String Quartets No. 1 in D Major, Op. 1; No. 2 in F Major, Op. 10; No. 3 in G major, Op. 26, Quartet Slave; No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 64; No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 70; No. 6 in Bb Major, Op. 106; Suite in C Major for String Quartet, Op. 35; 5 Novelettes for String Quartet, Op. 15 TCHAIKOVSKY: String Quartet, No 1 in D major; Op. 11; No. 2 in F major, Op. 22; No. 3 in E-flat minor, Op. 30 Also includes composer bios and relevant articles from the 1911 edition of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians 2000+ pages
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SKU: CF.CAS63
ISBN 9780825889387. UPC: 798408089382. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: D major.
Originally written for string quartet, this fantastic characteristic piece from Glazunov is a welcome addition to the string orchestra repertoire, as arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Well-suited for the more advanced ensemble, it contains excellent musical opportunities and the chance to play the music of a prominent Russian composer. Deborah's setting stays very true to the original, but enhances it for use by the full ensemble. Alert your contest/festival music committee to this worthy new piece for high school string orchestras.Alexander Glazunov (1865–1936) lived during a very transitional period of Russian music history, active as a composer, conductor, and teacher. He was a part of the Romantic school of Russian music following in the tradition of Tchaikovsky, like his fellow composers Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov.During his years at the conservatory he instructed many students who chose to pursue the modern trends set forth by Debussy. Stravinsky, Shostakovich, and even Prokofiev took instruction from Glazunov. Although they considered him old-fashioned, he was remembered as a stabilizing influence during transitional times.Glazunov’s music stayed within the category of Russian Romanticsm: nationalistic with classical formality. His list of works includes numerous symphonies, concertos, piano and vocal works, and chamber works including seven string quartets.Op. 15 was first given the title “Suite†(a collection of dances), and after a friend’s recommendation he changed the name to “Novelettesâ€. The five movements are of contrasting style, but beautifully reminiscent of their particular themes:I. Alla SpagnuolaII. OrientaleIII. Interludium in modo anticoIV. ValseV. All’ UnghereseThis movement is very well adaptable for string orchestra. The original string quartet moodis light, using harmonics and pizzicato, but there are forceful sections which allow for strong sectional playing (especially with the cello and bass orchestral sound). There is very much interesting melodic material offered for all instruments which lends itself to a fantastic string orchestra arrangement. Conductors will find material in all sections which provide greatopportunities for rehearsal.The form is a large ABA with a D.C. al fine, but the sections are not square by any means.There is lots of energy and momentum in the material of both sections, as well as a modalcharacter which gives the music an exotic sound. Bowing patterns abound in all sections formore great teaching opportunities.
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: CY.CC2827
Young Glazunov had the special opportunity to meet Franz Liszt in 1884 while on a tour of Europe arranged by his publisher. Liszt was very impressed with the young Glazunov and arranged to have his 1st Symphony performed in Weimar. Upon hearing of Liszt's death in 1886, Glazunov wrote this Elegie in his memory with the subtitile Une Pensee a Francois Liszt.The music embodies emotions of nostalgia, sweet remembrance and grief. This 8-minute jewel, originally for Cello and Piano has been beautifully arranged for Trombone by Ralph Sauer. For advanced performers.
