This beautiful transcription of the Adagio from Mendelssohn's Octet in Eb Major for Strings serves as a challenging concert piece for a mixed chamber ensemble. Composed when he was only 16, this piece has beome one Mendelssohn's most beloved works. The inspiration for this transcription came from the key of the...
Originally in C Minor for organ, arranged for mixed winds in 3 movements. Grave Allegro maestoso vivace Fuga, Allegro moderato Instrumentation 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets 2 Basset Horns (alt. Bass Clarinet parts provided) Flugelhorn 4 Horns in F 2 Bassoons Contrabassoon Contrabass