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L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: Farandole: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

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L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: Farandole: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: Farandole: Full Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A928401
Price: 15.00 USD
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By Georges Bizet, arr. Ernest Guiraud

Item: 36-A928401

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L'Arlésienne (The Woman from Arles), a play produced in 1872, was adapted from an 1868 novel by the author Alphonse Daudet. Georges Bizet (1838-1875) was commissioned to write the incidental music for the play and actually performed the harmonium part in the premiere performance. The play received a poor reception, seeing only 21 runs. But Bizet went on to arrange the first concert suite the same year as the play's production, and the music quickly became, and has remained, popular on orchestral concert programmes. The second concert suite was arranged seven years later in 1879, four years after Bizet’s death. This arrangement was not created by Bizet, but by his friend and fellow contemporary composer Ernest Guiraud. Farandole is the fourth movement from the L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2. Instrumentation: 2(2nddPicc).2.2.2: 4.4.3.1(opt): Timp.Perc(1-2): Str(9.8.7.6.5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-63-887489-1

ISBN13: 978-1-63-887489-8

UPC: 735816217617

SKU: 36-A928401

Instrumentation: 2(2nddPicc).2.2.2: 4.4.3.1(opt): Timp.Perc(1-2): Str(9.8.7.6.5 in set)

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About the Composer: Georges Bizet

Georges Bizet (1838–1875) was a French composer whose operatic genius and gift for melody secured his place among the great theatrical composers of the nineteenth century. Though his life was brief and marked by financial struggle, his music combined lyrical beauty with dramatic sophistication, and his influence on orchestration shaped generations of composers who followed. His most famous work, Carmen, premiered just months before his death and is now among the most frequently performed operas worldwide.

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Why we love this

Farandole is orchestral writing at its most direct and exhilarating. Bizet's gift for melody shines through every section, the rhythmic propulsion is relentless, and the orchestration rewards both precision and swagger. Your musicians will love playing this one; audiences will leap to their feet.

What to expect

Farandole captures the spirited dance and sunlit landscape of Provence. The music radiates confidence and forward motion, driven by an infectious rhythmic energy that pulls the listener along. There is joy here, brightness, and a sense of celebration that feels both authentic to its source material and universally appealing.

Who it's for

Orchestras at the high school through professional level will find this work essential repertoire. Conductors seeking a showpiece that combines accessibility with legitimate musical substance will return to Farandole repeatedly. It works equally well as a concert closer or as a signature opener that sets an energetic tone for the entire program.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the tempo early and hold it steady through the opening solo violin line. The energy builds on rhythmic integrity, not rushing.
Balance the two melodic ideas when they interweave: the famous Provençal tune needs clarity even as the accompaniment thickens around it.
Use the percussion strategically to anchor rhythm without overwhelming the melodic content, especially in the middle sections.
Bring out the brass statement in the final climactic section. This is where the piece demands brilliance and confidence from every player.

How to use it

Program this following a slower choral work or introspective instrumental piece. The contrast in mood and tempo provides natural programming variety. It also pairs beautifully on a French music themed concert or as the anchor for a light classics series.