Sarabande with Variations
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SKU: CF.YAS115
Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Bill Calhoun. SWS FS. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+5+2+5+2+5+8 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 17 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS115. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS115).ISBN 9780825891366. UPC: 798408091361. 9 x 12 inches. Key: E minor.
Sarabande with Variations by George Frederic Handel is from his Keyboard Suite in D minor, HWV 437. Originally for harpsichord, this arrangement was transposed to the key of E minor and adapted for string orchestra. Arranger Bill Calhoun has beautifully realized this archetypal piece for young string groups. It will serve well to teach students about this important composer and style. Simply lovely!.
Sarabande with Variations by George Frideric Handel is from his Keyboard Suite in D minor, HWV 437. Originally for harpsichord, this arrangement has been transposed to E minor and adapted for string orchestra. The theme, derived from the anonymous La Folia, has found its way into many composers' works. This version, with its dramatic theme and variations, is sure to become a favorite with your student musicians and is perfect for any concert or contest performance.
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels