The striding main theme is introduced in a strong horn sound, interrupted by soft interjections from the woodwinds. A more agitated episode in the full orchestra follows before the main theme is heard again, with further episodes leading to the solemn conclusion and an ending in pianissimo. The original keys are retained, with some relief provided by the orchestration.

The main theme begins with powerful, pounding steps in a harsh minor. It is contrasted by a lyrical secondary theme in the major parallel. After the resumption of the main idea in a somewhat softer manner, a further side theme is heard, set in third and sixth parallels. Toward the conclusion, the themes are taken up again and again, ending elegiacally broadened.

The key has been shifted from D minor to C minor, and some relief has been provided by the instrumentation.

This arrangement is based on the original piece in many ways. The vocal part of the Siciliana has been transferred to the solo horn (Asax). Some essential facilities make this version playable for a youth orchestra.

Level: advanced

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In a dance-like style - like a polka - this piece comes along. The tempo is quite fast. Although in the minor key, the character is joyful and propulsive.
A slow, lyrically voiced middle section in the parallel major key brings a nice contrast. The finale is a reprise of the opening with a new ending. The original keys have been retained, with some relief provided by the instrumentation.

This legend is also composed in A-B-A form. A lyrical opening theme, first alternating in the strings, is later taken up by the winds and finally brought to a quiet conclusion by strings and winds alternating. There follows a more animated middle section with some climaxes before the opening theme is taken up again as a shortened recapitulation. The very important harp part is also included in the piano part. The key has been lightened (A flat -> G).

Robert Schumann's "Myrten" op. 25, written in 1840, is a song cycle in four booklets that Schumann dedicated to his bride Clara Wieck and gave her as a wedding present on September 12, 1840.

From it the following titles:
1. Widmung, 2. Freisinn (1:57), 3. Der Nussbaum (3:04). 4. Die Lotosblume (5:57), 5. Talismane (7:35). 6. Zum Schluss (9:28)

Robert Schumann's "Myrten" op. 25, written in 1840, is a song cycle in four booklets that Schumann dedicated to his bride Clara Wieck and gave her as a wedding present on September 12, 1840.

From it the following titles:
1. Widmung, 2. Freisinn (1:57), 3. Der Nussbaum (3:04). 4. Die Lotosblume (5:57), 5. Talismane (7:35). 6. Zum Schluss (9:28)
 

Transcription following the song "Abendempfindung" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, KV 523. Level: medium.

Transcription following the song "Ridente la calma" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, KV 152. Level: medium.

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Transcription following the song "Sehnsucht nach dem Frühling" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, KV 596. Level: easy.

Transcription following the song "Un moto di gioja" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, KV 579. Level: medium.

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Transcription following the song "Warnung" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, KV 433. Level: medium.

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Transcription of six songs by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Level: easy - medium.

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In this version for cello and string orchestra the 6 christmas songs of  Peter Cornelius get an absolutely new and surprising sound. Also included are the first two versions of "The Shepherds" and "The Kings".

1.Christbaum, 2a. Die Hirten (1:40), 2b. Die Hirten (2:55) , 3a. Die Könige (4:51), 3b. Die Könige (6:04), 4. Simeon (8:22), 5. Christus der Kinderfreund (10:40), 6. Christkind (13:02).

Transcription of six songs by Johannes Brahms. Level: medium.

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Transcription of six songs by Johannes Brahms. Level: medium.

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In this version for cello / horn and string orchestra the 6 late song compositions of Johannes Brahms get an absolutely new and surprising sound. The original song texts are visible in solo part and score. New edition in altered keys.

Cello
Feldeinsamkeit op. 86,2,Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer op. 105,2,Nachtwandler op. 86,3,Sapphische Ode op. 94,4,Wie Melodien op. 105,1,Wir wandelten op. 96,2.

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Feldeinsamkeit op. 86,2,Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer op. 105,2,Nachtwandler op. 86,3,Sapphische Ode op. 94,4,Wie Melodien op. 105,1,Wir wandelten op. 96,2.

In this version for horn and string orchestra the 6 late song compositions of Johannes Brahms get an absolutely new and surprising sound. The original song texts are visible in solo part and score.

Feldeinsamkeit op. 86,2,Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer op. 105,2,Nachtwandler op. 86,3,Sapphische Ode op. 94,4,Wie Melodien op. 105,1,Wir wandelten op. 96,2.

In this version for clarinet or viola and string orchestra the 6 late song compositions of Johannes Brahms getan absolutely new and surprising sound.
 

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Feldeinsamkeit op. 86,2,Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer op. 105,2,Nachtwandler op. 86,3,Sapphische Ode op. 94,4,Wie Melodien op. 105,1,Wir wandelten op. 96,2.

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Feldeinsamkeit op. 86,2,Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer op. 105,2,Nachtwandler op. 86,3,Sapphische Ode op. 94,4,Wie Melodien op. 105,1,Wir wandelten op. 96,2.

The four-movement suite from 1890 (published in 1905) was written for piano; three movements are reminiscent of the 18th century, the time of the Clavecinists, in terms of title and style. An exception is the very well-known "Clair de lune," a character piece that foreshadows Debussy's later turn toward Impressionism. In this version for string orchestra, the original keys of movements 1 and 2 are retained; in 3 and 4, transpositions of a minor second have been made for technical reasons.

Inside: Promenade 1 & Bydlo, Promenade 2 & The Old Castle, The Hut on Chicken Feet, The Great Gates of Kiev.
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Level: medium-advanced.

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Transcription following the song "Feldeinsamkeit" by Johannes Brahms op. 86,2. Level: medium.

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Transcription following the song "Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer" by Johannes Brahms op. 105,2. Level: medium.

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Transcription following the song "Nachtwandler" by Johannes Brahms op. 86,3. Level: medium.

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Transcription following the song "Sapphische Ode" by Johannes Brahms op. 94,4. Level: medium.

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Transcription following the song "Wie Melodien zieht es leise" by Johannes Brahms op. 105,1. Level: medium.

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Transcription following the song "Wir wandelten" by Johannes Brahms op. 96,2. Level: medium.

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Another classic of tango in an arrangement for mixed student ensemble.
Pedagogically suitable as an introduction to Latin American dance music.

level: easy - medium

Perhaps the most famous classical tango in the world, published in countless versions. Here is an arrangement for mixed student ensemble.
Pedagogically suitable as an introduction to Latin American dance music.

level: easy - medium

A delicate elegiac theme in major opens the piece, broadens toward the end, and is taken up again in motivic detail. In between, a rhythmically concise minor idea with a broad opening to the major dominates the field. All in all, compared to the original orchestral version, well playable due to some simplifications and instrumental variations. The original key has been retained.