| 40956 | STRING OCTET IN Eb, OP. 20: 4th movement, Presto (SANDRA DACKOW'S EXPRESSIVE GEMS) |
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| Mendelssohn, Felix (Ed. Dackow) |  mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Difficult |
| Duration: 7:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=3-3-3-3.2-2.2-2.2 |
| Comments: Unsimplified and uncut; edited with bowings, fingerings, and detailed performance notes by Sandra Dackow.
Bass part arranged and edited by Sandra Dackow for string orchestra setting. See #09033 for Sandra Dackow Little Known Gem edition and complete Octet. |
| Description: Sandra Dackow's edition of Mendelssohn's Octet transforms this chamber masterpiece into a rich, accessible experience for advanced string orchestras. Featuring a newly constructed contrabass part, this arrangement captures the brilliance of Mendelssohn's Finale—a fugue-like tour de force that quotes Handel's Messiah—while maintaining clarity and balance for larger ensembles. Part of the Sandra Dackow's Expressive Gems series, the edition includes grade-appropriate bowings, fingerings, and detailed performance notes, making this challenging work a rewarding journey for students and teachers alike. Perfect for inspiring your orchestra to new artistic heights! |