Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.786202

Composed by Heinrich Marschner. Arranged by Bill Malcolm. Multicultural,Romantic Period,World. 59 pages. Bill Malcolm #5221851. Published by Bill Malcolm (A0.786202).

This relatively unknown overture is a gem and Marschner's overtures need reviving (check out Der Vampyr also available on sheetmusicplus.com). The parts are arranged so, if printed 2-sided, the page turns should come out manageable. I don't know much about the associated opera, but this overture is good enough be stand-alone.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.786139

Composed by Heinrich Marschner. Arranged by Bill Malcolm. Halloween,Romantic Period. 40 pages. Bill Malcolm #3585693. Published by Bill Malcolm (A0.786139).

This overture was to an opera that I once (decades ago) played and haven't heard of since, which surprises me because the music was quite good and got good reviews at the time it was written (by Wagner). As usual, condensing the score into a quintet keeps everyone busy. The sound clip is from the beginning and cuts off just before the second theme, which is very lyrical. Maybe it can be used for Hallowe'en. Have fun with it.