Adagio from Symphony No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff Brass Band - Digital Sheet Music

Mixed Percussion Alto Trombone, B-Flat Tuba, B-Flat trombone, B-flat Trombone T.C., B-flat Tuba B.C., B-flat Tuba T.C., Baritone Horn TC, Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium, Baritone T.C., Baritone/Euphonium (TC), Bass Trombone, Bass Trombone/Tuba, C Tuba, Cornet, E-Flat Cornet, E-Flat Tenor Horn, E-Flat Tuba TC, E-flat Cornet, Eb Tenor Horn, Eb Tuba T.C., Euphonium, Euphonium T.C./B.C., F Tuba, Flugelhorn, Percussion, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion I, Percussion II, Percussion Instrument, Percussion Instruments, Tenor Horn, Tenor Trombone, Timpani, Trombone, Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1664120

Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Arranged by Charlie Taylor. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Classical, Romantic Period. Brass Band. 87 pages. Charlie Taylor music #1230116. Published by Charlie Taylor music (A0.1664120).

This arrangement for brass band of the Adagio from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27, presents a compelling reimagining of one of the composer’s most lyrical and emotionally resonant pieces. Originally composed in 1906–07 during a period of renewed creative vitality for Rachmaninoff, the symphony represents the culmination of his late-Romantic orchestral style, rich in texture, sweeping in scope, and deeply expressive.

The Adagio, frequently cited for its poignant melodic material, most notably the clarinet solo that introduces the principal theme, embodies a profound sense of introspection and longing. This arrangement captures the movement’s elegiac character and sustained lyricism, offering performers an opportunity to explore the full expressive range of the brass band. This adaptation not only pays homage to Rachmaninoff’s orchestral mastery but also demonstrates the versatility and emotional depth attainable within the brass band tradition.

Optional cuts can be made if a shorter performance is required, for example from rehearsal marks B to M, or starting or ending the piece at J. This arrangement is both a challenging and emotional showcase, ideal for concert settings that seek to bridge romantic orchestral repertoire with the powerful voice of the modern brass band.