Panis Angelicus: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Panis Angelicus: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Panis Angelicus: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A795202
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Cesar Franck / arr. Leopold Stokowski & Edwin E. Heilakka

Item: 36-A795202

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César Franck (1822-1890) wrote his Mass in A Major, Op. 12 in the summer of 1860. It was later revised in 1872, with the then newly composed Panis angelicus replacing the original movement O salutaris. Originally written for voice and orchestral accompaniment, the 1872 arrangement was only scored with organ, harp, cello, and double bass accompaniment. This edition of Panis angelicus was transcribed by Leopold Stokowski for wind instruments and strings. Instrumentation: 4.1.3+BCl.3+CBsn: 4.0.4.1: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 676737516161

SKU: 36-A795202

Instrumentation: 4.1.3+BCl.3+CBsn: 4.0.4.1: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Cesar Franck

César Franck (1822-1890) was a Belgian-born composer and organist who spent most of his career in Paris, where he became a towering figure in French musical life. His works span sacred choral music, symphonic poems, chamber music, and keyboard repertoire, all marked by a lyrical gift and harmonic sophistication that influenced generations of composers. Franck's sacred music in particular reflects his deep Catholic faith and his belief that music could express spiritual transcendence with both warmth and architectural grandeur.

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Why we love this

This Stokowski arrangement opens Franck's most celebrated sacred melody to the full orchestra in a way that honors both the original's intimacy and adds symphonic sweep. The orchestration sits comfortably across winds and strings, making it accessible for advanced high school and college ensembles without requiring a massive string section or specialized solo voices. It's an elegant choice for holiday or spring concerts when you want something spiritually moving that your orchestra can play with genuine beauty.

What to expect

Panis angelicus radiates a serene, luminous quality—the kind of spiritual comfort that settles over an audience without demanding grandeur. The orchestration glows with warm, sonorous harmonies that feel both intimate and expansive, as if the ensemble is collectively singing a prayer in the round.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits advanced high school orchestras and college ensembles ready to tackle a full orchestral score with modest but careful coordination demands. Directors seeking a reverent, accessible full-orchestra piece for spring or holiday concerts will find this a strong fit without needing specialized soloists.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic line with subtle dynamic swells rather than aggressive crescendos; Franck's style rewards a singing, continuous approach across phrase boundaries.
Balance the winds and strings so neither group dominates the hymn-like tune, letting the orchestration create a sense of luminous calm rather than drama.
Pay attention to the harmonic support in the accompaniment figures—precision in inner voices lifts the entire texture and prevents muddiness.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a sacred or seasonal concert, pairing it with other Franck works, choral settings of liturgical texts, or contrasting contemporary pieces. Its moderate length and contemplative character make it an ideal closer for a concert, leaving the audience in a thoughtful frame of mind.