Schirmer Summer Music Opus 31
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Summary of This Score
This set dedicated to Samuel Barber is intended for musicians seeking a chamber music score that is both expressive and structured, designed for the Woodwind Quintet formation (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn). The writing emphasizes the richness of the wind instruments' colors: lyrical lines, moments of collective breathing, and call-and-response exchanges between sections that encourage attentive listening and ensemble cohesion.
In a rehearsal context, this score serves as an excellent tool to work on rhythmic placement, tuning in chords, as well as the dynamic balances specific to the woodwind quintet. It naturally fits into a classical repertoire and allows program variety with an aesthetic marked by the lyricism and orchestral finesse characteristic of the composer.
Thanks to its "Set" format, this title is particularly suited for established ensembles, chamber music classes in conservatories, as well as concert performances where a reference work for winds is sought-musical, demanding, and rewarding to perform.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Samuel Barber | Genre | Classical |
| Instrumentation | Woodwind Quintet | Pages | 24 |
| Collection | Woodwind Ensemble | Year of Publication | 1987 |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is required for Summer Music Opus 31?
The score is written for wind quintet: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn.
How many pages does this Samuel Barber score contain?
The edition contains 24 pages. This Set format is intended for already established ensembles. Each part contributes to the exchange of lines and the dynamic balances specific to the wind quintet.
Is this work suitable for chamber music in conservatories?
Designed for the Woodwind Quintet formation, this work allows practice of rhythmic placement, chord intonation, and listening between parts.
What is the musical style of this score?
Samuel Barber's classical writing highlights singing lines and wind colors, in a lyrical aesthetic with fine orchestration.
In which collection and year was this edition published?
This edition belongs to the Woodwind Ensemble collection and was published in 1987.
