Mignon: Entr'acte-Gavotte: Full Orchestra Condensed Score

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Mignon: Entr'acte-Gavotte: Full Orchestra Condensed Score

Name: Mignon: Entr'acte-Gavotte: Full Orchestra Condensed Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A412399
Price: 3.00 USD
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By Ambroise Thomas, ed./arr. by Jacques-Albert Anschutz

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MIGNON is an opera in three acts by Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896). Premiered on November 17, 1866 at the Opéra-Comique, it achieved immediate success. The French libretto, based on a novel by Goethe, was written by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré. A revised version in Italian received its first performance at the Drury Lane Theatre in London on July 5, 1870. The plot involves a minstrel named Lothario, reduced to madness by the loss of his daughter to a group of gypsies. The student Wilhelm, after purchasing her freedom, falls in love with her. After Wilhelm rescues her from a burning castle, Lothario learns that Mignon, in fact, is his lost daughter. Act II opens with the charming ENTR'ACTE-GAVOTTE. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set); Pno Cond Sc in Set.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 8-89-563135-8

ISBN13: 979-8-89-563135-5

UPC: 659859119250

SKU: 36-A412399

Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set); Pno Cond Sc in Set

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About the Composer: Ambroise Thomas

Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896) was a French composer whose operas dominated European stages in the mid-19th century. His gift for melodic invention and skillful orchestration made him one of the most performed composers of his era, and his works remain cornerstones of the opéra comique repertoire.

Thomas served as director of the Paris Conservatoire and composed over 25 operas, many of which secured his reputation as a master of theatrical music. His ability to balance accessibility with sophisticated harmonic writing makes his orchestral excerpts invaluable for conductors seeking repertoire that is both musically rewarding and immediately appealing to audiences.

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Why we love this

This entr'acte captures the elegance and charm that defined Thomas's theatrical voice. The gavotte form gives it a formal grace that feels both structured and genuinely melodic, offering conductors a piece that demonstrates orchestral balance and period style without demanding virtuosity from every section.

What to expect

The entr'acte unfolds with the refined courtesy of a formal court dance, its lyrical melody floating above gently rocking accompaniment. The orchestration has an almost chamber-like intimacy despite the full instrumentation, creating a moment of respite that feels both sophisticated and genuinely warm.

Who it's for

This excerpt works well for advanced high school orchestras and college-level ensembles seeking 19th-century French repertoire that is genuinely musical without requiring specialized virtuosity. It suits conductors programming concert seasons where elegance and historical context enhance variety.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the main melody with clarity and gentle phrasing; avoid rushing despite the dance-like character of the gavotte form.
Balance the woodwind writing carefully so decorative figuration supports rather than obscures the primary voices.
Keep rhythmic articulation crisp and consistent across the string sections to maintain the dance rhythm's integrity.
Use the conductor's score to identify where inner voices carry significant musical material and ensure those sections hear their entrances clearly.

How to use it

Place this between heavier works to provide stylistic and emotional contrast; it pairs naturally with French symphonic repertoire from the same period. The moderate length and accessible character make it suitable for concerts emphasizing 19th-century operatic traditions or as a charming finale for a lighter concert segment.