Description
Prélude in E Minor, Frédéric Chopin, arranged by Paul Burnell for instruments in four parts
(24 Préludes, Op. 28: No.4 in E Minor)
Duration 1:55
Score in C
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.
Any other appropriate instruments, even if not suggested above, may play.
Play notes in brackets if the main notes are out of range.
Programme note:
The Prélude E minor by Polish composer Frédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849) is the fourth of the 24 Chopin Préludes, Op. 28, first published in 1839. The piece has featured in many movies, including being played by Jack Nicholson's character in 'Five Easy Pieces' (1970).