Idomeneo K. 366
Harmoniemusik
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Chamber Music - Sheet Music

Nonet (2ob - 2clar - 2hn - 2Bsn - dble bsn)

SKU: BR.MR-2249

Harmoniemusik. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Eric James. Arranged by Johann Nepomuk Wendt. Chamber music; Folder. Musica Rara.

Although the source - a set of parts preserved at the Florence Conservatory - does not expressly mention Wendt as the arranger, the manuscript's location and handwriting make it absolutely clear that this is a genuine Wendt.

Have a look into ISBN 9790004487945. 9 x 12 inches.

Johann Nepomuk Wendt was an oboist at the Vienna Burgtheater, where he seems to have been a very assiduous arranger of Mozart operas for wind ensembles. Since "Cosi fan tutte" (MR 1876/77), "Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail" (MR 1826) and "Le nozze di Figaro" (MR 1825 a/b) have been available as MUSICA RARA editions for quite a while now, it seemed logical to add "Idomeneo" to the collection. Although the source - a set of parts preserved at the Florence Conservatory - does not expressly mention Wendt as the arranger, the manuscript's location and handwriting make it absolutely clear that this is a genuine Wendt. The various numbers are concentrated, and the vocal parts are supplied with ornaments that are idiomatic to the instruments - typical stylistic characteristics of Mozart's day. Wendt's arrangements thus provide a fascinating insight into the ornamental practice of the late 18th century.

Although the source - a set of parts preserved at the Florence Conservatory - does not expressly mention Wendt as the arranger, the manuscript's location and handwriting make it absolutely clear that this is a genuine Wendt.