Ravel: Boléro, M. 81 (arr. for wind quintet)
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- Composer: Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
- Arranger: Christian Beyer
- Format: Score & Set of Parts
- Instrumentation (this edition): Wind Quintet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon)
- Originally for: Orchestra
- Work: Boléro, M. 81
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- Size: 9.1 x 12.0 inches
- Pages: 40
Description
In this arrangement of the Bolero Christian Beyer dares something that would certainly have led most arrangers to throw up their hands in despair. The result is striking: a version (stylish and sensibly cut) of the well-known masterpiece, which, through clever instrumentation, totally exploits the wind quintet's timbres and tonal possibilities. The ostinato by the snare drum can be added ad libitum. for the first 4 measures, oboe and clarinet key clicks are responsible for introducing the rhythm.