Unleash a whirlwind of dazzling energy with Carl Böhm's exhilarating Perpetuo Mobile, now brilliantly arranged for solo violin and string orchestra. This captivating and ceaselessly flowing showpiece, a highlight of the violin repertoire, is transformed into a thrilling orchestral experience, perfectly capturing its infectious drive and technical brilliance.
Carl Böhm (1844-1920), a German composer celebrated for his charming salon pieces and effective pedagogical works, possessed a natural gift for crafting engaging and technically rewarding instrumental music. His "Perpetuo Mobile," originally for violin and piano, is a prime example of his inventive style, designed to showcase the violin's agility, stamina, and brilliant articulation. This arrangement by Paul Wood meticulously expands the original piano accompaniment to a full string orchestra, enriching the harmonic textures and providing a dynamic, supportive backdrop for the violin's continuous motion. The result is a truly exciting concert piece that delights audiences and provides a formidable yet rewarding challenge for the soloist and ensemble alike.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Violin Solo & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass)
- Original Instrumentation: Violin & Piano
- Difficulty: Intermediate-Advanced Violin Solo, Intermediate-Advanced String Orchestra
- Arranger: Paul Wood
- Fidelity: This arrangement remains true to Böhm's original solo line and the spirited character of the Perpetuo Mobile, with a newly composed, sympathetic orchestral accompaniment.
- Contents: PDF File of full Score and all individual instrumental parts provided.
Böhm's Perpetuo Mobile is renowned for its relentless drive, its captivating melodic fragments, and its effective display of violin virtuosity. This arrangement brings those qualities to the forefront, offering a truly rewarding experience for the intermediate-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 violin classic.
Perfect for: Concert programmes, advanced student recitals, and orchestras seeking an exhilarating and technically rewarding showpiece for violin.
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