Fugue in E minor (152/D.952) by Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

[Andy Boden]

Schubert's setting of Franz Grillparzer's poetic adaptation of a portion of the Book of Exodus is one of his most unusual, most demanding, and most successful dramatic works. Composed in March 1828, Mirjams Siegesgesang (Miriam's Song of Victory) (D. 952) is essentially a pocket oratorio for soprano, chorus, and piano in ten verses. I was published after Scubert's death in 1828

This fugue is the last verse. Originally for piano (four hands), this arrangement was taken from a previous arrangement for string orchestra by Michel Rondeau, which I have transcribed and modified for mandolin orchestra.

Lots of lovely chromaticisms to play with !



Score and parts available on request

Andy

[des]

Extraordinary music ! I'm astonished that I'd never heard of it. How did you get the orchestral effect ? I'd love to try my hand at the score and parts. Thanks again

[Andy Boden]

Download Score & parts from here.

http://public.justcloud.com/dugzwl3s8h.53125101

I'd be grateful if you would post to say you have downloaded

Thanks

Andy

[des]

Files downloaded. Thanks again. Will have to get up to speed with bass clef.

I first listened to the soundcloud file on the iphone - sound quality a bit tinny and for a moment wondered if I was hearing a harpsichord or fortepiano.

[Alex Timmerman]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for your work on this Schubert Fugue. I also downloaded the parts and score, so thanks once more!

Best greetings, Alex.

[Rick Schneider]

Hi Andy,

Thank you very much for the download.

[Connor]

Nice work, Andy. I look forward to reading through the various parts.

[Mandoistic_NC]

Thanks Andy...simply great music~

[cjspiteri]

Downloaded thanks.

[jacky]

I have downloaded too, Andy. Interesting piece which I look forward to trying out.