Carnival of Venice (ed Marlatt)

From Wind Repertory Project
Jean-Baptiste Arban

Folk song variations arranged by Jean-Baptiste Arban and Del Staigers (ed. David Marlatt)


General Info

Year: 1928 / 1936 / 2009
Duration: c. 3:40
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Solo with piano
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Solo B-flat Cornet
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Snare Drum


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The Carnival of Venice is a folk tune popularly associated with the words "My hat, it has three corners". A series of theme and variations has been written for a number of solo instruments as "show off" pieces that contain virtuoso displays of double and triple tonguing, and fast tempos.

- Program Note from Wikipedia


The musical form theme and variations became popular as a cornet showpiece in the early 1900s. Simple themes or popular folk songs from a variety of cultures were used. The lyrical theme would be played, then a series of variations followed demonstrating the technical skill and virtuosity of the player. Often triple tonguing and/or range extremes were used as showoff devices. The most famous of these cornet theme and variations is the Carnival of Venice.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • University of Findlay (Ohio) Wind Ensemble (Wes King, conductor; Matthew Buchfellner, alto saxophone) - 2 May 2021


Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

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