Overtures for String Orchestra

This arrangement offers exciting opportunities for more mature players. A combination of juxtaposed and interlocking double-stops are used to maintain the sonorous depth of Brahms' original work. Seve...

This dynamic arrangement fully captures the mood and spirit embodied in Rimsky-Korsakov's original opus. Shortened to be more accessible, the piece includes solos for violin and viola before moving in...

This dynamic arrangement fully captures the mood and spirit embodied in Rimsky-Korsakov's original opus. Shortened to be more accessible, the piece includes solos for violin and viola before moving in...

Musicians and audiences love Rossini's overtures for their beautiful melodies, energetic rhythms, and timeless stories. This overture contains differing styles and themes that will take the players an...

Musicians and audiences love Rossini's overtures for their beautiful melodies, energetic rhythms, and timeless stories. This overture contains differing styles and themes that will take the players an...

Full of driving rhythmic figures, vigorous themes and popping bass lines, this shortened and simplified version of Glinka's masterpiece brings it within reach of nearly all moderate-toadvanced high sc...

Full of driving rhythmic figures, vigorous themes and popping bass lines, this shortened and simplified version of Glinka's masterpiece brings it within reach of nearly all moderate-toadvanced high sc...

Full of driving rhythmic figures, vigorous themes and popping bass lines, this shortened and simplified version of Glinka's masterpiece brings it within reach of nearly all moderate-toadvanced high sc...

From Henry Purcell's semi-opera King Arthur comes this wonderful arrangement in the style of the French Overture. The piece begins with a strong statement filled with regal and stately dotted rhythms....

From Henry Purcell's semi-opera King Arthur comes this wonderful arrangement in the style of the French Overture. The piece begins with a strong statement filled with regal and stately dotted rhythms....

This exceptional arrangement from Handel's Il Pastor Fido is an outstanding study in Baroque style, technique and overall musicianship. Written to be very flexible, the piece can be performed in its e...

This exceptional arrangement from Handel's Il Pastor Fido is an outstanding study in Baroque style, technique and overall musicianship. Written to be very flexible, the piece can be performed in its e...

This terrific concert opener is considered by many to be Mozart's first mature work in the operatic medium. Retaining all the depth and nobility of the original, this arrangement also remains musicall...

Relive the opera overture that lead to one of Wagner's earliest successes! This setting fully retains all the thematic, rhythmic and musical intent of the original orchestra version. Orchestrated to s...

Relive the opera overture that lead to one of Wagner's earliest successes! This setting fully retains all the thematic, rhythmic and musical intent of the original orchestra version. Orchestrated to s...

The Thieving Magpie is one of Rossini's most memorable and exciting opera overtures. After an aggressive and militaristic introduction comes the drama and intrigue surrounding a story centered on the...

This exciting and rewarding overture is well at home as an opener or closer. Offering challenging material for every section of the ensemble, the music covers a wide gamut of styles and is an excellen...

This exciting and rewarding overture is well at home as an opener or closer. Offering challenging material for every section of the ensemble, the music covers a wide gamut of styles and is an excellen...

This arrangement embodies the full sound and spirit of the original overture, yet is orchestrated in a way that takes full advantage of the string orchestra sonic palette. A fabulous choice as an open...

This arrangement embodies the full sound and spirit of the original overture, yet is orchestrated in a way that takes full advantage of the string orchestra sonic palette. A fabulous choice as an open...

The energy and excitement of this thrilling overture is exquisitely captured in this approachable setting for intermediate orchestras! Equally suited as an opener or closer (and everything in between!...

The energy and excitement of this thrilling overture is exquisitely captured in this approachable setting for intermediate orchestras! Equally suited as an opener or closer (and everything in between!...

The energy and excitement of this thrilling overture is exquisitely captured in this approachable setting for intermediate orchestras! Equally suited as an opener or closer (and everything in between!...

Big Sky Overture: Sweeping melodies punctuated by energetic rhythmic motives make this original overture perfect for concert and contest. Observing traditional overture form, the main theme is set fir...

Score , Partitur of Overture in G major Entrata per la Musica di Tavola GWV 453 for Strings and Basso continuo The Entrata GWV 453 may have been composed between 1730 and 1735 and is scored for strin...