Salabert Chausson - Concert Re Op.21 - Score
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Summary of This Score
This score is in the spirit of musica da camera (chamber music) and highlights a rich ensemble centered around an expanded string quartet and the piano. The setup with one Violin I and two Violins II opens up a very interesting spectrum of textures: doubling, imitation responses, inner lines, and harmonic reinforcement can be naturally distributed while maintaining the transparency characteristic of chamber music.
The piano plays a central role in the rhythmic and harmonic foundation, while the viola and cello ensure cohesion of the sound fabric and depth in the lower register. The ensemble allows for fine work on intonation (sustained chords, thirds, sixths), balance between sections, as well as the quality of attacks and phrase endings. In rehearsal, this formation encourages a true listening reflex: each player must find their place, carry a line, accompany, or step back depending on the musical function.
Whether you are preparing a reading session, an ensemble project, or a concert program, this score provides a solid foundation to approach the fundamentals of ensemble music: coordination, shared breaths, collective phrasing, and homogeneous articulation among the strings, while integrating the keyboard as a full partner.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Instrumentation | Violin I, 2 Violins II, Viola, Cello, and Piano | Genre | musica da camera (chamber music) |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is required to perform this score?
The indicated lineup includes one violin I, two violin IIs, one viola, one cello, and one piano. This distribution thus provides six instrumental parts.
Does the Chausson Concert Ré op. 21 score include two violin II parts?
Yes, the instrumentation specifically includes two violin IIs, in addition to violin I. This arrangement allows for doublings, imitations, and inner lines within the strings.
What is the role of the piano in Concert Ré op. 21?
The piano holds a central function in the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of the ensemble. It acts as a partner to the five strings, along with the viola and cello, to support the cohesion of the sound texture. The collective work notably focuses on the balance between the keyboard and the string sections.
Is this work suitable for chamber music practice?
This score belongs to musica da camera, that is, chamber music. The six-part lineup allows for working on ensemble setup, shared breathing, and collective phrasing.
What technical aspects can be worked on with this ensemble?
Sustained chords, thirds, and sixths can be used to work on intonation among the strings. Attacks and phrase endings are also elements addressed by this formation with piano.
