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Funeral March (in memory of Rikard Nordraak) – Monumental Masterpiece for Horn Octet and Percussion
22199115
22199115
22199115
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Brass Ensemble, Horn Ensemble French Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.546795
By EnsembleSheetMusic. Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Sjoerd van der Veen. This edition: pdf, streaming. Chamber, Classical, Romantic Period, Sacred, Traditional. 20 pages. Sjoerd van der Veen #156729. Published by Sjoerd van der Veen (A0.546795).Experience the unmatched orchestral grandeur, deep emotional weight, and noble solemnity of Edvard Grieg’s legendary Funeral March (Sorgemarsj over Rikard Nordraak) with this magnificent arrangement! Masterfully and reverently tailored for a large Horn Octet (8 Horns in F) and Percussion (Snare Drum, Cymbals, Bass Drum).
Composed in 1866 to honor the memory of Grieg’s close friend Rikard Nordraak, this masterpiece held such a profound personal significance for Grieg that he requested it to be performed at his own funeral. Although originally written for piano, Grieg later re-scored it for a wind ensemble, realizing that the rich, velvety warmth of brass was the ultimate medium for this deeply moving music. This professional 8-part horn choir edition expands beautifully on that symphonic vision, creating an incredibly rich, dark, and powerful wall of sound.
Why this arrangement belongs in your ensemble's library:
Magnificent Symphonic Layering: The 8-part scoring perfectly captures the vast orchestral textures and complex inner moving lines of Grieg’s work, keeping every single player deeply engaged in shaping the overarching musical structure.
Extreme Dynamic Range & Contrast: Professionally detailed to guide your ensemble through stunning dynamic shifts—from an incredibly delicate, haunting pianissimo (pp) opening to a thunderous, soaring climax played con tutta forza (ff).
Authentic Percussion Integration: The inclusion of Snare Drum, Cymbals, and Bass Drum provides the essential, authoritative military heartbeat and dramatic weight that anchors the performance and guarantees a show-stopping concert experience.
Outstanding Educational & Festival Value (Grade 4): While staying highly idiomatic for the French horn, it serves as an unparalleled showcase for refining collective breathing, unified brass articulation, section intonation, and a wide palette of tonal colors.
A Versatile Masterpiece: A truly unforgettable centerpiece or dramatic finale for horn choir concerts, specialized Horn Society events, masterclasses, or prestigious civic ceremonies and memorials.
Instrumentation:
Horn in F 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Percussion: Snare Drum, Cymbals, Bass Drum
Includes Full Conductor Score and All Individual Parts.
Grade 4 (Advanced).
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.
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