Originally written for brass, this exceptional work by Victor Ewald translates beautifully for strings. What is more, this gives your students a great opportunity to play an extended and fully realized piece of Russian Romantic music without anything being watered down. An excellent addition to the repertoire!
Quintet, Opus 5, from which the Allegro Moderato is the third and final movement, reflects Russian romanticism at its finest. Originally written for brass, it has become a favorite of brass musicians the world over. Music written for brass is technically less demanding then music written for strings due to the different natures of the instruments. This allows young string musicians a great opportunity to play an extended and fully realized piece of Russian Romantic music. Because the work was originally written for quintet, all parts are equally important. Make certain that inner parts are heard.