No.1 – Beethoven: Sonata Op. 2 No. 1 (adapted)
Mp3: here
Sibelius: here
Pdf: here
No.2 – Clara Schumann: Prelude Op. 16 No. 1(adapted)
Mp3: here
Sibelius: here
Pdf: here
No.3 – Debussy: Voiles (adapted)
Mp3: here
Sibelius: here
Pdf: here
Reflection
For these three miniatures, I focused on different orchestral eras, and after quick research, in addition to the knowledge acquired in previous modules, I came up with some ideas. In the romantic era I introduced the instrument oboe d’amore, and in the classical period I tried my best to keep the horns aligned to the overtone series as they did not have tubes. In the miniature Voiles, I had more freedom of instrumentation as in the 20th century there were more focus on the experimental sounds including percussion section. In all the orchestration I have offered a variety of texture, dynamic, tone, timbres and orchestration techniques not included in the original miniatures. I feel that the emotional impact of the orchestration has been achieved and with my tutors guidance I will improve in my orchestration skills.
References:
Erb, Donald James. “instrumentation”. Encyclopedia Britannica, Invalid Date, https://www.britannica.com/art/instrumentation-music. Accessed 20 September 2023.
https://www.hornmatters.com/2012/02/university-of-horn-matters-the-horn-in-the-classical-period/
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Orchestration and Arrangement 