By J. Frederick Bridge. Composed by J. Frederick Bridge. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Comedy. 24 pages. Andrew Lamb #1302717. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1741749).
Step into the whimsical world of Sir J. Frederick Bridge with this charming string quartet arrangement of his 1892 part-song An Old Rat’s Tale. This witty miniature tells the playful story of two rats in love.
In this fresh arrangement, the humor and lyricism of Bridge’s Victorian part-song are reimagined for two violins, viola, and cello, allowing chamber ensembles to capture the piece’s lighthearted character with new intimacy and color. The strings bring out the sly rhythmic interplay and lyrical charm of the original, while adding warmth and expressive nuance.
Perfect as a concert encore, educational performance, or lighthearted interlude, this quartet offers audiences a rare glimpse into the humorous side of late-Romantic English music. Both accessible and engaging, it’s a delightful addition to any chamber program seeking variety and charm.
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By J. Frederick Bridge. Composed by J. Frederick Bridge. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Comedy. 24 pages. Andrew Lamb #1302717. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1741749).
Step into the whimsical world of Sir J. Frederick Bridge with this charming string quartet arrangement of his 1892 part-song An Old Rat’s Tale. This witty miniature tells the playful story of two rats in love.
In this fresh arrangement, the humor and lyricism of Bridge’s Victorian part-song are reimagined for two violins, viola, and cello, allowing chamber ensembles to capture the piece’s lighthearted character with new intimacy and color. The strings bring out the sly rhythmic interplay and lyrical charm of the original, while adding warmth and expressive nuance.
Perfect as a concert encore, educational performance, or lighthearted interlude, this quartet offers audiences a rare glimpse into the humorous side of late-Romantic English music. Both accessible and engaging, it’s a delightful addition to any chamber program seeking variety and charm.
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).
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