Beethoven's Fantasy
from Piano Sonata 13, Op. 27 No. 1
By Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven's Fantasy by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Instrument:

Glockenspiel

Marimba

Percussion

Piano

Vibraphone

Ensemble:

Percussion Ensemble

Format:

CD-ROM

Set of Parts

Level:

Intermediate

Publisher:

Tapspace Publications

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Mallet Percussion Trio (Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Marimba--low A) - Medium
From Piano Sonata 13, Op. 27 No. 1. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Arranged by Brian Slawson. Percussion Ensembles. Arranged for mallet trio. Folio & Parts on CD-ROM. Tapspace Publications #TSPCE16-006. Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCE16-006).

Item Number: TA.TSPCE16-006

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is regarded by many as the greatest composer in the history of music. He was prone to sudden mood swings often reflected in his music. This excerpt from his Piano Sonata 13, Op.27 No. 1 is no exception, as the original dark, introspective material is later contrasted by music that is light and humorous.

Brian Slawson brings Beethoven's piano solo to life by way of intimate scoring for mallet percussion trio (glockenspiel, vibraphone, and marimba). While relatively simple on the page, its challenge lies in the player's ability to communicate as one. The 3/4 meter progresses at a brisk pace while the marimba and vibraphone parts support pulse-driven answers to the glockenspiel melody, creating a back-and-forth dialogue.

This piece comes as a professionally printed and bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or for tablet viewing.