Messa da Requiem
Version for small ensemble
Sheet Music

SMTB vocal soli, SATB choir, horn, contrabass, percussion (1st part: marimba, grand cassa, 2nd part: timpani), piano

SKU: CA.2730369

Version for small ensemble. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Michael Betzner-Brandt. Carus sheet music series: Great choral works in small scorings. Requiem (Kammerorchester). Requiem, Mourning, death. Set of Orchestra Parts. Duration 90 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.303/69. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2730369).

ISBN 9790007141257. Language: Latin.

The choir director and music pedagogue Michael Betzner-Brandt from Berlin is particularly renowned in the choir scene for his creativity. In order to perform Verdi's Requiem with his chamber choir, he arranged the work as a "chamber oratorio". The piano reduction, which forms the foundation, is expanded by parts for horn, double bass, marimba and percussion. The expressive orchestral timbres of the original are not lost, but transformed into more delicate shades. The Requiem is enhanced especially in its many chamber music passages. * Enables smaller choirs to perform this attractive work, without cooperation with other ensembles and orchestras. * Performances can be realized on a smaller budget. * Offers challenging and rewarding soloistic parts for instrumentalists. * The "chamber oratorio" version offers a fresh view on the well-known work. * The piano reduction and choir score are identical to the original version. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2730300.