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Max Reger
Serenades op. 77a and op. 141a for Flute (Violin), Violin and Viola
Editor: Michael Kube
22.95 $
Urtext Edition, Study score, paperbound
Pages: 64 (VIII, 56), Size 17,0 x 24,0 cm
Order no. HN 9786 · ISMN 979-0-2018-9786-8
“It is quite clear to me what is missing from today’s music: a Mozart!” With his trios which he consciously kept in a classical manner, Reger hoped to prove the contrary to the “ignorant people”, who for their part accused him of “a lack of feeling” and being too “complicated”. The instrumentation for his serenades op. 77a and 141a is rather distinctive: he omits the lower registers, opting for the bright tones of the flute, violin and viola to outline joyful musical figures and catchy melodies. Reger’s own style cannot however be mistaken. These two serenades, which are technically not overly demanding, are not only suited for concert performances but also offer a welcome change for those engaging in spontaneous chamber music.
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(...) denn die drei "einfachsten u. sehr melodiösen" Stimmen sind oft aufs Raffinierteste miteinander verzahnt. Da hilft, um sich über manche Stelle einen Überblick zu verschaffen, die Studienpartitur. Deren Notenbild, wie auch das der Einzelstimmen, ist - bei Henle schon gar nicht mehr anders zu erwarten - übersichtlich und bestens lesbar.
[Das Liebhaberorchester, 2016]
These parts are very clear, and the score is presented in a convenient study edition; both score and parts, which are available separately, include performence comments.
[Flute Talk, 2010]