Beethoven op. 111 - for orchestra

[gprengel]

I know that some of you don't like it me to orchestrate Beehoven's Sonatas, but still I felt forced to do that - and love it :-)

http://www.gerdprengel.de/Beeth_op111_I_orch.mp3

Gerd

[Chris]

Very good, Gerd! I'm not usually a fan of orchestrations of keyboard pieces (though I would never say someone shouldn't give it a try), but this one worked very well for me.

[gprengel]

And here now the crown of all piano sonatas - the Arietta from op. 111 - for orchestra which was indeed both a huge challenge and joy ...

http://www.gerdprengel.de/Beeth_op111_II_orch.mp3

[Chris]

Yes, I can see how challenging that must have been. It doesn't work as well as the first movement as a piece for orchestra, I would say - it is more "pianistic" I think. But I enjoyed your result, and I admire your orchestration skills!