Description
Drottningholmsmusiken, BeRI 2: XXIII, Vivace, by Johan Helmich Roman, arranged by Paul Burnell for instruments in four parts
Duration 1:10
The download comprises both score and parts.
The arrangement is suitable for multiple quartet combinations with parts available (and potential instrumentations suggested) as follows:
Part 1: C, Eb (Flute, Oboe, Alto Recorder, Eb Clarinet, Violin 1)
Part 2: C, Bb, G (Alto Flute, Oboe, Tenor Recorder, Bb Clarinet, Violin 2)
Part 3: C - Bb, Eb, F (Bb Clarinet, Bass Recorder, Alto Saxophone, Horn in F, Violin 3, Viola)
Part 4: C - Bb, F (Bassoon, Great bass Recorder, Tenor Saxophone, Horn in F, 'Cello)
Part 4 may be played an octave lower than written - using the 'Bass Clef up 8' part. In bar 23 play the upper note in brackets if the lower note is out of range.
Any other appropriate instruments, even if not suggested above, may play.
This arrangement is transposed from the original key.
Programme note:
Drottningholmsmusiken (The Drottningholm Music) is the popular name of the music by Swedish composer Johan Helmich Roman. It was first performed at Drottningholm Palace near Stockholm on 18 August 1744 at the royal wedding of Crown Prince Adolf Frederick and Princess Louisa Ulrika of Prussia. The wedding was celebrated over three days, with Roman conducting the Swedish Royal Court Orchestra (Kungliga Hovkapellet) - one of the oldest orchestras in the world.