Bruch Ave Maria Op. 61 for Cello and Orchestra

Bruch: Ave Maria, Op. 61 (New Edition, Cello and Orchestra)

The Ave Maria Op. 61 began as the Prayer Scene from Bruch's cantata Das Feuerkreuz (The Fiery Cross), Op. 52, based on Walter Scott's The Lady of the Lake. In 1892, at the cellist Robert Hausmann's urging, Bruch adapted it as a standalone work for cello and orchestra, transposing from D minor to A minor and expanding it with the intention of creating a companion piece to Kol Nidrei, Op. 55. This is the original form of that work, with Bruch's own orchestration for winds, brass, timpani, and strings.

This new edition presents the score in a freshly engraved, clean text prepared for clarity and ease of use in rehearsal and performance.

At six minutes, it fits naturally as a lyrical centrepiece within a concert programme, and works well for church concerts and memorial services where the full orchestral sound is an advantage.

Check the score and parts preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. They'll give you a clear picture of the engraving quality and overall difficulty before you buy.

Key features

• Instrumentation: Solo Cello + Orchestra (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Timpani, Strings)
• Difficulty: Professional / Diploma
• Duration: approximately 6 minutes
• Format: PDF download, full score and all parts

Works well for professional and conservatoire recitals and orchestral concerts.