Edition Max Eschig Haendel G.F. - Concerto En Si Mineur - Alto et Piano
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Summary of This Score
This score offers an arrangement for viola and small orchestra created by Henri Casadesus, who also handled the bass realization and orchestration. The writing places the viola in the foreground, with orchestral accompaniment designed to support the solo line while maintaining clarity and balance in the sonic layers. The choice of a small orchestra favors precise reading of details, good intelligibility of counter-melodies, and a more direct setup during rehearsals.
To facilitate preparatory work, the score includes a solo piano part featuring a reduction of the orchestra. This material is particularly valuable for preparing the piece with a pianist, rehearsing entrances, stabilizing tempo, working on intonation and projection, or refining articulations and dynamics before meeting with the ensemble. The reduction preserves the essential orchestral cues while remaining comfortable to use in a practice studio or classroom.
Designed to meet the needs of violists as well as conductors and accompanists, this edition provides a reliable resource for approaching repertoire with accompaniment, organizing progressive rehearsals, and gaining musical efficiency. It naturally fits into a study path oriented towards performance, ensemble music, and solo interpretation with accompaniment.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Arranger | Henri Casadesus | Instrumentation | Viola and small orchestra, with solo piano part (orchestral reduction) |
Questions frequently asked
Does this edition include a piano part for rehearsals?
A solo piano part incorporating the orchestral reduction is included in this edition.
What is the instrumentation of the B minor Viola Concerto?
The instrumentation features a solo viola and a small orchestra. The score also includes a solo piano part in the form of an orchestral reduction.
Who arranged and orchestrated this score?
Henri Casadesus is credited with the arrangement for viola and small orchestra. He is also responsible for the realization of the basso continuo and orchestration.
Does the piano reduction allow for viola practice before ensemble rehearsals?
The orchestral reduction for piano enables preparation of entries with a pianist. It provides cues to stabilize tempo, work on intonation, and refine dynamics. Its format is designed for studio or classroom practice.
To which repertoire does the Max Eschig Haendel G.F. - Concerto in B minor edition belong?
This score belongs to the classical genre and is intended for solo viola work with accompaniment.
