Bring the elegance and sparkling charm of 19th-century ballet to your stage with Charles-Auguste de Bériot's captivating Scène de Ballet, Op. 100, now exquisitely arranged for solo violin and string orchestra. This delightful showpiece, a beloved staple of the violin repertoire, is reimagined to capture all its graceful allure and brilliant virtuosity with the lush support of a string ensemble.
Charles-Auguste de Bériot (1802-1870), a pivotal figure in the history of violin playing and composition, was renowned for his lyrical melodies and technically demanding works. His "Scène de Ballet," originally for violin and piano, perfectly encapsulates the Romantic era's fascination with theatrical elegance and expressive virtuosity. This arrangement by Paul Wood meticulously expands the original piano accompaniment to a full string orchestra, enriching the harmonic textures and providing a vibrant, sympathetic backdrop that enhances the solo violin's brilliance. It retains all the original charm and technical demands of the solo line while offering a more substantial and colourful concert experience.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Violin Solo & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass)
- Difficulty: Advanced Violin Solo, Intermediate-Advanced String Orchestra
- Arranger: Paul Wood
- Fidelity: This arrangement remains true to Bériot's original solo line and the sparkling character of the piece, with a newly composed, sympathetic orchestral accompaniment.
- Contents: PDF File of full Score and all individual instrumental parts provided.
Bériot's "Scène de Ballet" Op. 100 is renowned for its graceful melodies, its balletic charm, and its effective display of violin virtuosity. This arrangement brings those qualities to the forefront, offering a truly rewarding experience for the advanced violin soloist and providing a charming, engaging piece for intermediate-advanced string orchestras.
Elevate your repertoire with this exciting and beautifully orchestrated version of a violin classic.
Perfect for: Concert programmes, advanced student recitals, and orchestras seeking engaging and technically rewarding repertoire.
