Product Description: Auer's Lensky's Aria (Act II, No.17) for Violin & String Orchestra
Meticulously crafted by Paul Wood, this new edition transforms Leopold Auer's masterful violin transcription of Lensky's poignant Aria from Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin into a captivating concert piece for violin and string orchestra. Drawing on years of educational and performance experience, Paul has skilfully integrated Tchaikovsky's original orchestration where appropriate, seamlessly blending it with Auer's iconic piano reduction to create a rich and authentic orchestral accompaniment.
This arrangement not only showcases the violin's expressive capabilities but also provides a substantial and rewarding experience for intermediate to advanced string orchestras. It retains the original's haunting beauty and emotional depth, allowing the soloist to truly shine while supported by vibrant orchestral colours.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Violin Solo & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass)
- Difficulty: Advanced Violin Solo, Intermediate-Advanced Orchestra
- Arranger: Paul Wood
- Fidelity: A faithful yet expanded orchestration, drawing from both Tchaikovsky's original score and Auer's piano transcription.
- Contents: PDF File of full Score and all individual instrumental parts provided.
- Printed Edition: Available through JWPepper [add link if given]
"Kuda, kuda vy udalilis" (Whither, oh whither have you vanished) is one of opera's most beloved and tragic arias. This arrangement brings its profound emotion and lyrical beauty to the forefront, offering a rewarding experience for the advanced violin soloist and providing a substantial, engaging piece for intermediate-advanced string orchestras.
Elevate your repertoire with this exciting and beautifully orchestrated version of a beloved operatic masterpiece.
Perfect for: Concert programmes, advanced student recitals, and orchestras seeking engaging and technically rewarding repertoire.
