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Brunnen: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

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Brunnen: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

Brunnen: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

By Carola Bauckholt

Item: 98-EP14537
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Brunnen by Carola Baukholt is an 18-minute work for solo cello and orchestra. The piece was written as part of the poet Jean Paul's anniversary in 2013. The sound of a well (German: Brunnen) forms the starting point as a symbol of the Franconian idyll in which the poet grew up. The premiere took place on 12 September 2013 at the festival Klangspuren Schwaz (Austria), with the Tyrolean Symphony Orchestra conducted by Johannes Kalitzke. The full score (EP 14537) is available for sale as part of the Peters Contemporary Library. The performance material can be hired.

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Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 46
ISBN10: 0-01-413699-6
ISBN13: 979-0-01-413699-4
UPC: 9790014136994
SKU: 98-EP14537
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra

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About the Composer: Carola Bauckholt

Carola Bauckholt is a German composer whose work spans orchestral, chamber, and vocal genres. She has received commissions from major European institutions and festivals, establishing herself as a significant voice in contemporary classical music. Her compositional approach often draws on extramusical inspiration, translating literary and natural imagery into nuanced instrumental textures.

Why we love this

Bauckholt writes for cello and orchestra with real sensitivity to both the soloist's voice and the ensemble's colors. The 18-minute duration fits perfectly into a contemporary music concert without overextending rehearsal demands, and the poetic foundation (inspired by Jean Paul and the image of a well) gives conductors and soloists genuine interpretive ground beyond pure technique.

What to expect

Brunnen unfolds like meditation on water and reflection. The cello emerges from and returns to orchestral layers that shift between transparency and shimmer, evoking the quiet resonance of a well in Franconian countryside. The work balances introspection with moments of lyrical warmth.

Who it's for

Orchestras and concert bands programming contemporary solo works with accessible yet artistically ambitious language. The piece demands a strong principal cellist and a conductor comfortable with modern textures, making it ideal for mid-to-advanced ensembles seeking to build their contemporary repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the solo cello part independently before full ensemble rehearsals to establish the soloist's interpretive approach; the orchestral material should complement rather than compete with the solo line.
  • Balance the orchestra's textural density against the cello's sustained presence. Bauckholt uses orchestral color to evoke landscape and atmosphere, so transparency matters as much as fullness.
  • Coordinate closely with your soloist on phrasing and breath points. The dialogue between cello and orchestra functions best when both partners respond to the same musical gestures.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary works featuring solo strings and orchestra to create a modern music focused concert, or anchor it as the centerpiece of a program exploring music inspired by literature and landscape. Its 18-minute span makes it a substantial but not dominating addition to a mixed repertoire evening.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing solo and ensemble textures in contemporary contexts
  • Sustaining transparent orchestration while maintaining harmonic clarity
  • Responding to sustained cello lines with coordinated ensemble support
  • Interpreting modern compositional language rooted in extramusical imagery

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