Carl Maria von Weber
Abu Hassan op. 25
Overture for Brass Band
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Carl Maria von Weber
Abu Hassan op. 25
Overture for Brass Band
- Instrumentation Brass Band
- Composer Carl Maria von Weber
- Editor Andrew Robertson Mackereth
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR82800
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Description:
Carl Maria von Weber’s overture "Abu Hassan" is a short, lively piece that serves as an introduction to the opera. It was composed in 1811 and premiered in Munich, marking one of Weber’s early successes. The overture is known for its bright, romantic character, with just enough "Turkish" influence to give it a distinctive touch. The plot of "Abu Hassan" is based on a story from "Arabian Nights". Background: The story of "Abu Hassan" is an adaptation of "Le dormeur éveillé" (The Sleeper Awakened) by Antoine Galland. This transcription: Every effort has been made to ensure this transcription is as faithful to the original as possible. The grouping that indicates phrasing comes directly from the original handwritten score. The dynamics correspond to the original, but in measures such as 52–53, editorial dynamic markings have been added to add color and maintain the balance between the voices. The timpani part has been modernized and now includes notes other than the tonic and dominant. This transcription is a whole tone lower than the original.