Carl’s Orchestrations, Transcriptions and Arrangements
Orchestra
Those interested in procuring scores and parts for the Moszkowski, Mendelssohn, and Ives may do so through the Theodore Presser Company at www.presser.com.
For other scores and parts, contact Carl at carl@topilow.com.
Moritz Moszkowski – Suite for Two Violins and Orchestra
Originally for two violins and piano. 20 minutes. 2222/2000 T harp
Available for rent through www.presser.com.
Felix Mendelssohn – Six Children’s Pieces for Chamber Orchestra
Originally for piano. 9 minutes. 2222/2200 T
Giuseppe Verdi – Fanfare from Act III of his opera Otello
1 ½ minutes. *3222/4631 T+1
Edward Severn – Polish Dance for Violin and Orchestra
Originally for violin and piano, 6 minutes. 2222/2210 T
Anthony Plog – Aesop’s Fables for orchestra and narrator
Originally for horn, piano and narrator,12 minutes. *3*222/4231 T+1 harp
Clarinet Arrangements
Antonin Dvorak – Rondo for Clarinet and Piano, Orchestra or String Quartet
Originally for cello with orchestra or piano. 7 minutes.
This arrangement can be played with orchestra or piano - the solo cello part was transcribed for clarinet.
Also playable for clarinet and string quartet with the necessary wind parts written in the strings. This is the version found on the link, which can also be played with string orchestra.
Bela Kovacs – Homage to Carl Maria von Weber
Originally for clarinet solo or clarinet with piano accompaniment. 9 minutes.
Kovacs’ Weber Homage to which was added original music, an introduction and several transitions. There is a version for clarinet and orchestra and one for clarinet and piano. The orchestral version was made from the accompaniment that already existed to which was added original music. This version is the one heard on the link.
Rezso Kokai – Four Hungarian Dances for Clarinet and Orchestra
Originally for clarinet and piano. 15 minutes. *2222/3000 T harp
Kokai was a Hungarian composer who taught in Budapest at the National Conservatory and at the Academy of Music. He also was head of the music department of the Hungarian Radio.
Kreisler – Praeludium and Allegro
For clarinet and piano or clarinet, string orchestra, piano, bass, and drum set – 6 minutes (depends on number of jazz choruses).
The original version of the Kreisler is for violin and piano. Sections of the Praeludium and Allegro were interspersed with the song Autumn Leaves, which follows a similar harmonic pattern to the Kreisler. The first section is the Kreisler, followed by jazz choruses, and concluding with a section of the Kreisler.
arr. A Klezmer Tribute for Clarinet and Orchestra
An abridged version of the original for band. 2222/4331/T+1
This medley contains three traditional Klezmer songs: two lively tunes surrounding a slow mournful melody.
arr. Topilow – A Clarinet Hanukkah for Clarinet and Orchestra
3 minutes, short version or 5 minutes, long version 2222/4331/T+1
Mostly traditional Hanukah music arranged for clarinet and orchestra. There are two versions - the shorter version contains 3 songs, and the longer includes "Light One Candle" (Peter, Paul, and Mary), for which the clarinetist sings and then plays a verse.
arr. Topilow – A Clarinet Christmas for Clarinet and Orchestra
6 minutes 2222/4331/T+1
Traditional Christmas songs arranged for clarinet and orchestra.
Traditional - Hanerot Halalu for Chorus, Clarinet and String Orchestra and Harp
Originally for chorus with piano accompaniment. 4 minutes.
Choral Hanukkah piece with clarinet solo and obligato.
Woodwind Octet
Mozart – Excerpts from Mozart’s opera Cosi’ fan tutte
Transcribed for standard woodwind octet – 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns
Overture
Terzetto – “Una bella serenata”
Terzettino - “Soave sia il vento”
Finale, Act II (abridged)
Brass Ensemble
Charles Ives – Variations on America
Originally for organ, 8 minutes.
4 Trumpets
4 Horns
4 Trombones
2 Tubas
Timpani
Available for rent through www.presser.com.
Giuseppe Verdi – Fanfare from Act III of his opera Otello (excerpts from Act III)
1½ minutes
4 Trumpets
4 Horns
3 Trombones
Tuba
Timpani
2 Percussion
6 offstage Trumpets
Tomaso Albinoni – Adagio for Brass Ensemble
Originally for string orchestra, 9 minutes
4 Trumpets (piccolo and flugelhorn)
4 Horns
3 Trombones
Tuba
Kodaly – Entrance of the Emperor and His Court from Hary Janos
4 minutes
4 Trumpets
4 Horns
3 Trombones
2 Tubas
Timpani
5 Percussion
6 additional Trumpets placed on either side of the stage
(Optional) additional Trombones
Giacomo Puccini – excerpts from Act II, La Boheme for Brass Ensemble
8 minutes
4 Trumpets
4 Horns
4 Trombones
2 Tubas
Timpani
3 Percussion
Copland – Hoedown from Rodeo
3 minutes
4 Trumpets
4 Horns
3 Trombones
2 Tubas
Timpani
2 Percussion