String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.992010 Composed by Maurice Ravel. Arranged by Adam Schreiber. 20th Century,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 11 pages. Adam Schreiber Press, Inc. #3456055. Published by Adam Schreiber Press, Inc. (A0.992010). Ravel Piano Trio String Orchestra . The third, slow movement from Maurice Ravel's Piano Trio (1915) is titled Passacaille, the French equivalent to the Italian Passacaglia, an old Baroque theme and variations form built around a haunting bass melody that recurs through ever changing contexts as the texture builds and more dense harmonies are explored. Ravel's intuitive utilization of the piano's vast range and sonorous qualities have been fully realized and reimagined on a more grand, but equally intimate level for a full string orchestra with the use of a Violin and 'Cello soloists to recreate a chamber music experience that's striking to the ears of the listener. Difficulty: Intermediate-AdvancedPerfect for students and sounds great in churches/temples/places of worship.Duration: Aprox. 7 minThe score calls for at least 2 bass players, at least 4 cellist (including 1 solo cello), at least 4 violas, at least 4 second violins, and at least 4 first violins (including 1 solo violin).
