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Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Concert Suite: Conductor Score

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Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Concert Suite: Conductor Score

Name: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Concert Suite: Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A765701
Price: 40.00 USD
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By Richard Strauss / arr. Robert Mandell

Item: 36-A765701

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In 1945 Strauss allowed an orchestral Rosenkavalier Suite to be published, but he was apparently not involved in creating it. It is likely that conductor Artur Rodzinski arranged it, as he had conducted the Suite's first performance, which was in October 1944 by the New York Philharmonic. This edition is by Robert Mandell. Instrumentation in set: 3(3dPicc).3(3dEH).3+BstHn(dBCl).3(3dCBsn): 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(7-8): Hp(2): Cel: Str (9-8-7-6-5).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-63-887343-7

ISBN13: 978-1-63-887343-3

UPC: 660355013669

SKU: 36-A765701

Instrumentation: 3d1, 3d1, 3d1dEb, 3d1 - 4, 3, 3, 1, timp, perc, 2hp, cel, str

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About the Composer: Richard Strauss

Richard Strauss (1864-1949) bridged the Romantic and modern eras, creating some of the most performed orchestral works in the concert repertoire. His operas and tone poems demand technical brilliance and expressive depth from orchestras, and his harmonic language—rich with chromaticism, leitmotif, and lush orchestration—has shaped how conductors approach the late-Romantic sound world.

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Why we love this

This suite captures the melodic generosity and orchestral mastery of Der Rosenkavalier without the operatic staging. Mandell's edition gives orchestras access to one of Strauss's most beloved stage works in a format that showcases the composer's gift for lyrical, memorable themes and sophisticated orchestration.

What to expect

Elegant, wistful, and sumptuous. The suite evokes the aristocratic world of 18th-century Vienna through Strauss's lens, blending waltz rhythms with chromaticism and rich harmonic surprise. Moments of delicate chamber-like transparency give way to full orchestral splendor, creating a journey that feels both intimate and grand.

Who it's for

Conductors leading advanced amateur orchestras, college ensembles, and professional chamber orchestras who want a concert suite that showcases orchestral color and melodic sophistication. Orchestras comfortable with the Late Romantic idiom and looking to program substantial Strauss without a full opera production.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the two harps carefully in ensemble passages; they should complement rather than overpower the strings, especially in the delicate waltz-derived sections that define much of the suite.
Shape the principal woodwind lines with vocal phrasing, particularly in the oboe and clarinet solos, to honor the opera's roots and maintain the intimate character beneath the orchestral texture.
Manage the percussion section (7-8 players) with clarity about which instruments carry rhythmic weight and which provide shimmer or texture; this prevents muddiness in the lighter, character-driven moments.
Attend closely to the string section balance (9-8-7-6-5) and ensure the principal chairs can project the Rosenkavalier themes with warmth; this music thrives on singing string tone.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece or finale, pairing it with shorter works that won't overshadow its narrative arc. It works particularly well on all-Strauss programs or as the sophisticated anchor in a concert exploring operatic transcriptions and concert suites.