Chor der Engel
Schubert
4 TBGbCb. Steve says: Schubert wrote his lovely Chor der Engel (Choir of Angels) in 1816, at the tender age of 19. The piece cries out for significant changes in dynamic, sometimes within a short time, and so it would seem to be unsuited to a recorder ensemble. But, undaunted, I made the arrangement to use at a playing session that was specifically devoted to how recorder ensembles can succeed with music in unlikely idioms. Chor der Engel worked well, especially at eight-foot, and I have continued to conduct it. It goes down well with players and audience alike.
4 TBGbCb. Steve says: Schubert wrote his lovely Chor der Engel (Choir of Angels) in 1816, at the tender age of 19. The piece cries out for significant changes in dynamic, sometimes within a short time, and so it would seem to be unsuited to a recorder ensemble. But, undaunted, I made the arrangement to use at a playing session that was specifically devoted to how recorder ensembles can succeed with music in unlikely idioms. Chor der Engel worked well, especially at eight-foot, and I have continued to conduct it. It goes down well with players and audience alike.
