Details
- Instrument:
- Organ Accompaniment Organ Solo
- Genres:
- Blues 20th Century Ragtime
- Composers:
- Scott Joplin
- Publishers:
- Sandro Carnelos
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Part
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Early Intermediate
- Artist:
- Scott Joplin
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 10
SKU: A0.1828359
Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by S. Carnelos. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Blues, Jazz, Ragtime. Individual part. 10 pages. Sandro Carnelos #1388253. Published by Sandro Carnelos (A0.1828359).The Work
Composed in 1905, Bethena is Scott Joplin’s masterpiece of the "Concert Waltz" genre. Written during a period of deep personal grief, the piece transcends the typical upbeat energy of ragtime, offering instead a hauntingly beautiful, syncopated melody wrapped in a sophisticated triple-meter rhythm. It is elegant, melancholic, and harmonically rich.
The Transcription
This edition, meticulously transcribed for Symphonic Organ by Sandro Carnelos, breathes new life into Joplin’s piano original. Rather than a simple note-for-note copy, Carnelos utilizes the vast tonal palette of the symphonic organ to highlight the piece's orchestral potential.
Dynamic Range: From delicate, flute-heavy passages to the warm, foundational swell of the principals.
Artistic Nuance: The arrangement maintains the delicate rubato feel essential to the waltz while providing registration suggestions that honor the symphonic tradition.
Complexity: Suitable for intermediate to advanced organists looking for a unique recital piece that bridges the gap between "light music" and formal concert literature.
Why Choose This Edition?
Sandro Carnelos brings his deep expertise in organ repertoire to this arrangement, ensuring that the pedal lines are idiomatic and the manual distributions are fluid. Whether performed in a liturgical setting as a sophisticated prelude or featured as a highlight in a concert hall, this version of Bethena is a testament to the timelessness of American ragtime.
Product Specifications
Composer: Scott Joplin
Arranger: Sandro Carnelos
Format: Solo Organ (Symphonic/Pipe Organ)
Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
Perfect for: Recitals, Encores, and Themed Concerts.
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