CGB1039 Allegro molto Appassionato - 3-5 octaves
Description
This exciting arrangement of the first movement Mendelssohn's famous Violin Concerto is sure to bring some Romantic-era flair into your ensemble! The main theme is punctuated by mallets in the bass and lively sixteenth notes in the treble. The middle section presents a beautiful major-key theme on handchimes before returning to minor for a roaring-drive to the cadence. This piece is fun and faithfully captures the energy of a classical masterwork in an accessible arrangement for 3-5 oct. handbell ensemble.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Tune source: From Violin Concerto in E Minor, Movement 1
Arranger: Mitchell Eithun
Season: General
Level: 3
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