Tango (Por Una Cabeza) Violin and Orchestra Score and Parts by Carlos Gardel Full Orchestra - Sheet Music
By John WilliamsPerformance time - ca. 3:50 Arranged for Itzhak Perlman.
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Full Orchestra
- Genres:
- Classical Traditional Pop Tango
- Composers:
- Carlos Gardel
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- John Williams Signature Edition Composers and Arrangers of Color Music of Latinx Composers and Artists
- Instrumentation:
- 1 - Accordion - 1 1 - Bassoon 1 - 1 1 - Bassoon 2 - 1 1 - Bassoon 3/Contrabassoon - 1 1 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 1 1 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 1 1 - Bb Clarinet 3 - 1 24 - Conductor Score (Full Score) - 1 2 - Contrabass - 6 1 - English Horn/Oboe - 1 1 - F Horn 1 - 1 1 - F Horn 2 - 1 1 - F Horn 3 - 1 1 - F Horn 4 - 1 1 - Flute 1 - 1 1 - Flute 2 - 1 1 - Flute 3 - 1 2 - Harp - 1 1 - Oboe 1 - 1 1 - Oboe 2 - 1 1 - Percussion 1 - 2 1 - Percussion 2 - 2 2 - Percussion Score - 2 1 - Piano/Celeste - 1 2 - Solo Violin - 1 1 - Timpani - 1 2 - Viola - 6 2 - Violin 1 - 8 2 - Violin 2 - 8 2 - Violoncello - 6
- UPC:
- 884088133399
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Musical forms:
- Tango
- Artist:
- Carlos Gardel
- Arrangers:
- John Williams
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 10.5x14.0x0.775 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 2.6 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.4490592
Violin and Orchestra Score and Parts. Composed by Alfredo Le Pera and Carlos Gardel. Arranged by John Williams. John Williams Signature Edition Orchestra. Tango. Conductor Score (Full Score) and Parts. Hal Leonard #4490592. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4490592).UPC: 884088133399. 10.5x14.0x0.775 inches.
Performance time - ca. 3:50 Arranged for Itzhak Perlman.
Song List
Por Una Cabeza
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- Series:
- John Williams Signature Edition Composers and Arrangers of Color Music of Latinx Composers and Artists
- Artists:
- John Williams Carlos Gardel
- Ensemble:
- Full Orchestra
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.7 Rating
3 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
As a passionate classical music fan, owning the full orchestra score for Carlos Gardel's 'Por Una Cabeza,' arranged by John Williams, is a real treat! While I don't have an orchestra, it's incredibly enjoyable to follow along with recordings, appreciating the intricate details. It truly helps me 'hear' the full, rich sound of this masterpiece, especially knowing it was arranged for Itzhak Perlman.
Marcus J.
Dec 15, 2025
Having the full Score and Parts for 'Por Una Cabeza' by John Williams is exactly what's needed for professional orchestral gigs. The arrangement is robust, reliable, and perfectly suited for performance, especially with the solo violin feature. At roughly 3:50, it fits well into varied programs. Expect high-quality notation that makes rehearsal and performance smooth.
Eleanor P.
Dec 14, 2025
This John Williams arrangement of Tango (Por Una Cabeza) is a fantastic addition for school and community orchestras. The Hal Leonard publication offers clear, professional engraving across all parts. It's a challenging yet rewarding piece perfect for teaching advanced rhythmic precision, orchestral blend, and expressive performance. A truly valuable resource for any serious ensemble director.
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