Fugue in G: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Fugue in G: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fugue in G: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50250217
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Antonio Salieri / arr. Steven Rosenhaus

Grade: 2.5

Item: 36-50250217

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Salieri originally composed this charming "Fugue in G Major" for string quartet. Composer Steven Rosenhaus has expanded the instrumentation to string orchestra in a style consistent with Salieri's own orchestral writing. (2:00)

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Series: LudwigMasters Developing Strings

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 659359586989

SKU: 36-50250217

Instrumentation: String Orchestra

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About the Composer: Antonio Salieri

Antonio Salieri (1750, 1825) was a towering figure in Viennese classical music, serving as Kapellmeister at the imperial court and teaching a generation of composers including Beethoven, Schubert, and Liszt. His chamber works demonstrate the same elegant clarity and structural refinement that distinguished his operas and symphonies, yet they remain far less frequently performed than his contemporaries' output. Salieri's string writing reveals a composer who understood ensemble balance intimately, crafting parts that sing naturally across all voices while maintaining contrapuntal clarity.

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Why we love this

Steven Rosenhaus has reshaped this fugue for string orchestra without abandoning Salieri's original voice. The expansion feels organic rather than inflated; each section of the orchestra carries genuine musical responsibility, making this an unusually rewarding piece for developing ensemble players who need to experience how a single musical idea unfolds through disciplined counterpoint.

What to expect

Graceful and unhurried, like watching a game of musical catch among friends. Voices enter one at a time with a brief melodic gesture, then weave gently beneath each other in patterns that feel logical and inevitable rather than complex or showy. The piece unfolds with the satisfaction of a well-constructed argument.

Who it's for

String orchestras working at the late elementary or middle school level who are ready for real fugal writing without the intimidation of Bach. This arrangement bridges the gap between simple canon and genuine counterpoint, offering students a chance to hear how classical composers handled multiple voices with grace.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the subject clearly in the first violin before entries pile up; a slight emphasis on the opening gesture helps younger players track the fugal architecture.
Balance the inner voices (violas and second violins especially) so the harmonic progression beneath the subject remains audible; this clarity separates a mature performance from a muddled one.
Keep the tempo steady and unadorned. Salieri's writing is elegant precisely because it trusts rhythmic integrity rather than expressive indulgence.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert to establish sophistication and ensemble control before moving into heavier Romantic-era repertoire. Its two-minute duration makes it ideal for mixed programming where you need a classical anchor or a graceful opener that sets an elegant tone without consuming valuable rehearsal time.