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Author: Bob Barnhart ★2017
Date: 2021-07-08 23:22
Our orchestra (Grossmont Symphony Orchestra) has just opened its performance hall and for the 2021-2022 season, we're trying to limit the musicians on stage by programming (1) String Ensembles, (2) Wind Octets (no horns) and (3) Brass Ensembles.
However, as it turns out, there appears to be limited repertoire available for just the symphonic winds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons).
Does anyone have any suggestions for works that could be performed using only the flute-family, clarinet-family, oboe/english-horn, and bassoons? I expect we would be limited to original works for these instruments, but might consider arrangements of other works as well.
Thanks,
Bob Barnhart
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Author: Matt74
Date: 2021-07-08 23:58
it looks like the standard 18th c. octet has horns, not flutes.
You could try looking at the lists of compositions in the Grove dictionary, under the individual composer's entries. I think they're listed by type of composition, i.e. "octets", with instrumentation.
There might be an "octet" entry too, which would probably mention unusual instrumentations, like flute.
- Matthew Simington
Post Edited (2021-07-09 00:01)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2021-07-09 01:17
Check out the Octet by Robert Baksa. You can find recordings of The Bronx Arts Ensemble. It is a lovely work
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Author: Bob Barnhart ★2017
Date: 2021-07-09 21:45
Thank you Ed—we found the Baksa and it is a pretty piece.
Thank you Bennet—I’ll take a look at these octet.
Bob
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Author: Ed
Date: 2021-07-09 23:06
Let us know how it works out and post links if you record any of it
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Author: DougR
Date: 2021-07-10 16:53
Well, I just ran across this: a nicely rendered set of those older Alec Wilder quintets from the late 30s-40s, written for clarinet doubling flute, clarinet, bass clt., oboe doubling English horn, and bassoon, plus harpsichord and drums-bass. Each piece is only a couple minutes long, and they lend themselves more to a "pops" setting, perhaps--or, if you're looking for a nice contrast with Mahler, for instance, here ya go!
The harpsichord is too low in the mix, the ensemble is a little ragged and doesn't actually swing much, but the music ain't easy by any means. All the charts are published by eJazzlines, not cheap but they charge a fair price for their work. (Their website has mp3's of the original "Sinatra Conducts Wilder" recordings along with each title listing.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NwqNljHyeQ
a better mixed, somewhat tighter version of "Seldom the Sun" recorded back in the day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgglQuGM9q4
Post Edited (2021-07-11 02:49)
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Author: Axel
Date: 2021-07-14 13:32
I would recommend the Serenade for winds by Henri Marteau with an additional bass clarinet. You'll find the sheet music at imslp and recordings at youtube.
Rodney Winther lists in his "An annotated guide to wind chamber music" the following octets:
- Flor Alpaerts: Evening Music
- Jurriaan Andriessen: Sinfonia del'Arte
- Gordon Jacob: Serenade
- Marcel Poot: Mosaique
- Guy Woolfenden: Suite Francaise
- Antonio Salieri: Tre Serenate
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