Urlicht (Primordial Light) from Das Knaben Wunderhorn

Urlicht (Primordial Light) Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht (Very solemn, but simple) is from the fourth movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. Urlicht, is a Wunderhorn song, sung by an alto, which serves as an introduction to the Finale. The song illustrates the longing for relief from worldly woes.

For 11 piece brass ensemble

• Trumpet 1 in E♭ (alt. C Trumpet part provided)
• Trumpet 2 in C (Requires Piccolo in B♭)
• Trumpet 3 in C
• Flugelhorn (Solo)
• 2 Horns
• 2 Trombones
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• Tuba
• Percussion (Glockenspiel)

This arrangement is part of our Boulder Brass Signature Series.