Details
- Ensembles:
- Woodwind Quintet Woodwind Ensemble
- Genres:
- Romantic Period
- Publishers:
- Andrew Lamb
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 48
SKU: A0.1643409
By Oskar WEMANN. Composed by Oskar WEMANN. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century. 48 pages. Andrew Lamb #1210722. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1643409).This wind quintet arrangement of Ballade by German Romantic composer Oskar Wermann (1840–1906) offers a beautifully crafted adaptation for flexible wind ensemble. Wermann, a celebrated organist , educator, and Kreuzkantor of Dresden’s Kreuzkirche, was deeply influenced by Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Rheinberger. His expressive Ballade has been thoughtfully arranged to highlight the rich textures and lyrical phrasing of wind instruments.
Scoring & Flexibility
This arrangement provides multiple instrument options per part, making it adaptable for various ensemble configurations. The parts are scored as follows:
Part 1: Flute, Clarinet in Eb
Part 2: Oboe, Clarinet in Bb
Part 3: Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone, English Horn
Part 4: Horn in F, Alto Clarinet in Eb, Tenor Saxophone
Part 5: Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet in Bb
This flexibility allows the piece to be performed by a traditional wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon) or expanded to include saxophones and additional clarinets, making it perfect for school ensembles , community wind groups , or professional chamber performances .
Musical Style & Difficulty
Level: Medium
Style: Romantic-era lyricism with flowing melodies and lush harmonies
Perfect For: Concerts, recitals, educational performances
About the Composer
Oskar Wermann was a key figure in Dresden’s 19th-century musical scene ️, known for reviving Bach’s works and composing organ sonatas, choral music, and chamber pieces. His Ballade reflects his mastery of expressive phrasing and structural elegance, making it an engaging addition to the wind ensemble repertoire.
This arrangement preserves the emotional depth and beauty of Wermann’s original while offering versatile instrumentation, ensuring a rewarding performance experience for any ensemble.
Bring a Romantic-era gem to your next concert with this expressive and adaptable arrangement!
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- ArrangeMe:
- Andrew Lamb
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Ensemble:
- Woodwind Quintet Woodwind Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Andrew Lamb