Alpine Symphony
Reimagining of the epic Strauss tone poem, Alpine Symphony, for brass ensemble, transcribed by Michael Allen.
This trancription comprises most of the work except the Waterfall, Elegie, a few measures from the middle of the Thunderstorm, and a cut from the beginning of the Finale to the chorale before the coda.
Composer
Richard Strauss
Arranger
Michael Allen
Duration
32' 00"
Instrumentation
444.12 tmp perc - Piccolo Trumpet in B flat, Trumpet in E flat, Trumpet in B flat, Flugelhorn, 4 Horns, 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, 2 Tubas (bass and contrabass preferred), Timpani, Percussion (Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Marimba, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Cymbals, Tam-Tam, Cowbells, Wind Machine, Thunder Sheet)
Difficulty
Grade 6 - professional ensemble
File Format
Full score and parts in PDF available for download.