Symphony 13, by Franz Joseph Haydn
Arranged for Multiple Flutes by John W. Pratt
Score and Parts for Flutes 1-4, Alto Flute, Bass Flute; PDF $23.95
This arrangement of Haydn’s Symphony No.13 is for a flute ensemble of any size including at least one bass, one alto, and two concert flutes. Third and fourth concert flute parts are also provided, and all parts can be doubled at will. If a contrabass flute is available, it can double the bass flute, serving to deepen and enrich the sound. The second movement is a beautiful Adagio cantabile, originally for solo cello accompanied by strings, which transcribes nicely for alto flute accompanied by the rest of the flute family. The trio of the symphony’s third movement has a delightful solo flute part with only string accompaniment. A large flute ensemble would be about the size of Haydn’s core orchestra at the time this symphony was composed; in our arrangement, Haydn’s original key has been raised a minor third to better suit the natural range of a flute ensemble.
Score, 17 pages; separate parts for Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, and Flute 4, 6 pages each; Alto Flute part, 7 pages; Bass Flute part, 6 pages; Total, 68 pages.
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