Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1398604
By EnsembleSheetMusic. Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Sjoerd van der Veen. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Chamber, Romantic Period, Wedding. 16 pages. Sjoerd van der Veen #981880. Published by Sjoerd van der Veen (A0.1398604).
Bagatelle No. 1 (Op. 47) – Antonín Dvořák: A Masterclass in Ensemble Unity. Dvořák’s Bagatelle No. 1 is a breathtaking example of Bohemian lyricism. Originally written for two violins, cello, and harmonium, this arrangement for wind quintet feels so natural that one might believe it was written for winds all along. It is not just a piece of music; it is a delicate dance of sound.
Why this arrangement sounds so mesmerizing: Becoming "One Instrument": The hallmark of a great wind quintet is the ability to blend five distinct timbres into a single, cohesive organ. In this Bagatelle, Dvořák’s writing forces the ensemble to breathe as one. The rich, sustained middle voices of the horn and bassoon act as the "bellows" of a harmonium, providing a warm, vibrating foundation upon which the higher woodwinds can float.
The Art of the Hand-over: One of the most beautiful features of this arrangement is how the melodic lines are distributed. A phrase might begin in the flute, blossom in the oboe, and find its resolution in the clarinet. These seamless hand-overs require the players to match each other's vibrato, volume, and color so perfectly that the audience hears one continuous, evolving voice rather than five separate players.
Canonic Conversations: Dvořák uses subtle imitation (canon) throughout the movement. You will hear the instruments "echoing" one another, like a conversation between friends in the Bohemian countryside. This interaction creates a sense of depth and movement, making the music feel alive and constantly shifting.
Bohemian Soul: The music balances a sense of nostalgic longing with a playful, rustic pulse. It challenges the ensemble to play with a light, "pizzicato" touch in the accompaniment while maintaining a lush, singing quality in the melody - a contrast that woodwinds execute with unique charm.
Grade 3.5 (intermediate).
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Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1398604
By EnsembleSheetMusic. Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Sjoerd van der Veen. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Chamber, Romantic Period, Wedding. 16 pages. Sjoerd van der Veen #981880. Published by Sjoerd van der Veen (A0.1398604).
Bagatelle No. 1 (Op. 47) – Antonín Dvořák: A Masterclass in Ensemble Unity. Dvořák’s Bagatelle No. 1 is a breathtaking example of Bohemian lyricism. Originally written for two violins, cello, and harmonium, this arrangement for wind quintet feels so natural that one might believe it was written for winds all along. It is not just a piece of music; it is a delicate dance of sound.
Why this arrangement sounds so mesmerizing: Becoming "One Instrument": The hallmark of a great wind quintet is the ability to blend five distinct timbres into a single, cohesive organ. In this Bagatelle, Dvořák’s writing forces the ensemble to breathe as one. The rich, sustained middle voices of the horn and bassoon act as the "bellows" of a harmonium, providing a warm, vibrating foundation upon which the higher woodwinds can float.
The Art of the Hand-over: One of the most beautiful features of this arrangement is how the melodic lines are distributed. A phrase might begin in the flute, blossom in the oboe, and find its resolution in the clarinet. These seamless hand-overs require the players to match each other's vibrato, volume, and color so perfectly that the audience hears one continuous, evolving voice rather than five separate players.
Canonic Conversations: Dvořák uses subtle imitation (canon) throughout the movement. You will hear the instruments "echoing" one another, like a conversation between friends in the Bohemian countryside. This interaction creates a sense of depth and movement, making the music feel alive and constantly shifting.
Bohemian Soul: The music balances a sense of nostalgic longing with a playful, rustic pulse. It challenges the ensemble to play with a light, "pizzicato" touch in the accompaniment while maintaining a lush, singing quality in the melody - a contrast that woodwinds execute with unique charm.
Grade 3.5 (intermediate).
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: Bagatelle 1 from 5 Bagatelles for Harmonium and Sting Trio, Op. 47
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