Universal Edition Schänberg A. - Verklärte Nacht Op. 4 Fur Streichorchester - Conducteur

Name: Schänberg A. - Verklärte Nacht Op. 4 Fur Streichorchester - Conducteur
Brand: Universal Edition
SKU: 78012
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Essential Information About This Score
• A landmark work in the repertoire: Schönberg's expressive intensity serving a great musical poem.
• Version for string orchestra: ideal for ensembles wishing to approach this essential piece in an orchestral setting.
• Authentic arrangement: transcription made by the composer himself, for a faithful reading of the writing.
• Complete score: a clear support to work on structure, balance, and section leadership.

Schänberg A. - Verklärte Nacht Op. 4 Fur Streichorchester - Conducteur

26,40 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Summary of This Score

With Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) op. 4, Arnold Schönberg signs an emblematic work at the crossroads of late Romanticism and the harmonic daring of the early 20th century. Constructed as a vast musical narrative, this "transfigured night" unfolds an intensely lyrical language, where dramatic tension, color density, and emotional progression are at the heart of the interpretation.

This edition offers the version for string orchestra, derived from an arrangement by the composer. It allows string ensembles (Violins I and II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses) to explore the richness of counterpoint, the phrasing breath, and dynamic control, while benefiting from a broader sonic foundation than the chamber version. The score highlights transitions, successive atmospheres, and texture contrasts, essential for building a fluid and coherent narrative.

Particularly suited for conducting and orchestral setup work, this score is an excellent tool to refine balance between sections, perfect intonation in chromatic passages, and develop a nuanced timbral palette. A top choice to enrich a concert program, a string orchestra project, or an in-depth study of Schönberg's style.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Composer	Arnold Schönberg	Instrumentation	String orchestra
Arranger	Arnold Schönberg	Genre	Classical score

Questions frequently asked

Is this edition of Verklärte Nacht op. 4 written for string orchestra?

This edition is intended for a string orchestra and uses the arrangement made by Arnold Schönberg.

Which sections are included in this score?

The instrumentation includes first and second violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. The orchestral texture offers a broader sonic foundation than the chamber version.

Is this Schönberg's arrangement for strings?

The arrangement for string orchestra was made by Arnold Schönberg, who is also the composer of the work. The score bears the reference Op. 4. It highlights counterpoint and transitions between musical atmospheres.

Is this score suitable for orchestral conducting practice?

Presented as a conductor's full score, this edition allows work on the balance between the string sections. Chromatic passages also serve as a basis for refining intonation and dynamics.

Universal Edition Schönberg Verklärte Nacht: what musical style is approached?

The work belongs to the classical repertoire, situated between late Romanticism and the harmonic boldness of the early 20th century. Its writing favors dramatic progression and texture contrasts.