Operas by Giuseppe Verdi for rent in reduced orchestration
Reduction for 1 flute (doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe (doubles on English horn), 2 clarinets (2nd doubles on bass clarinet), 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 1 trumpet, 1 bass trombone, timpani & percussion (combined part—1 or more players), harp, and strings.
We also have a large-format full score (not reduced) of Aida available for purchase, with our additional rehearsal marks and corrections, 10 x 13 inches, coil-bound, 2 volumes, 438 total pages, $145/set. (A reduced score is included with the rental of the reduction). The 31-staff systems at the end of the Triumphal March are rendered normally on the page rather than sideways as they are in many editions.
Reduction for 2 flutes (2nd doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe (doubles on English horn), 1 clarinet (doubles on bass clarinet; bass clarinet also cued in bassoon part), 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 1 trumpet, 1 bass trombone, timpani & percussion (combined part—1 or more players), harp, guitar, and strings.
The harp and guitar have brief but important parts. The two play at different times, so can be covered by a single keyboard player if desired.
We also have a large-format full score (not reduced) of Falstaff available for purchase, 9 x 12 inches, coil-bound, 2 volumes, 465 total pages, $145/set. (A reduced score is included with the rental of the reduction).
Reduction for 1 flute (doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe (optionally doubles on English horn), 2 clarinets, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 1 trumpet, 1 bass trombone, timpani & percussion (combined part—1 or more players), and strings.
For orchestras with small string sections, we provide alternate versions of the Rigoletto and Sparafucile duet, for one violin, two violas, two celli, and one bass, or for three violas, two celli, and two basses.
We also have a large-format full score (not reduced) of Rigoletto available for purchase, with our rehearsal marks and corrections, 9 x 12 inches, coil-bound, 2 volumes, 431 total pages, $145/set. (A reduced score is included with the rental of the reduction).
Reduction for 1 flute (doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe, 2 clarinets, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 1 trumpet, 1 bass trombone, timpani & percussion (combined part—1 or more players), harp (optional), and strings.
The harp plays only at the end of Act I, accompanying Alfredo offstage. We supply a harp part but also have inserted cues for pizzicato strings.
We also have a large-format full score (not reduced) of La Traviata available for purchase, with our additional rehearsal marks and corrections, 9 x 12 inches, coil-bound, 2 volumes, 425 total pages, $145/set. (A reduced score is included with the rental of the reduction). Our rehearsal marks are based on those of the Ricordi edition, interpolated with additional marks where Ricordi’s are too far apart.
Reduction for 1 flute (doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe, 2 clarinets, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 1 trumpet, 1 bass trombone, timpani & percussion (combined part—1 or more players), harp, organ (part also includes harp part), and strings.
As an option, we can include inserts transposing Manrico’s Act III aria “Di quella pira” down a half step for an extra $50. Let us know when you order if you want this.
We also have a large-format full score (not reduced) of Il Trovatore available for purchase, with our rehearsal marks and corrections, 9 x 12 inches, coil-bound, 2 volumes, 445 total pages, $145/set. (A reduced score is included with the rental of the reduction).
Reduction for 1 flute, 1 oboe, 2 clarinets, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 1 trumpet, 1 bass trombone, timpani & percussion (combined part—1 or more players), harp, and strings.
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Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us. We have other operas in the works, and will consider commissions as time permits.