Sextet

Ludwig van Beethoven (1775-1827) was one of the towering figures of 19th century music, bridging the Classic Era of Mozart and Haydn and the Romantic Era of Brahms and Tchaikovsky. His Ninth Symphony (Choral) is considered one of the great artistic achievements of Western civilization. *Beethovens Opus 71 Sextet was originally scored for 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons and 2 horns in Eb. Here it is scored for the modern brass sextet: 2 Bb Trumpets; F Horn; Trombone; Euphonium; Tuba. Addition/Optional parts are available for: 2 C Trumpets; Eb Horn; Treble Clef Trombone & Euphonium; Eb Tuba-Treble Clef. The Minuet provides opportunities for short antiphonal phrases between various combinations in the ensemble. Care should be taken to keep articulation light, graceful and elegant. Intermediate level musicians will find this piece enjoyable and appropriate for festivals, concerts, recitals, and other special occasions.