彼自身の改訂による組曲版は、近年日本語版も出版されるなど楽譜を見ることは容易になりました。ある意味、吹奏楽で頻繁に演奏される事の影響かもしれません。そんな組曲版も原曲は非常に大きな編成でハープ2台にピアノ&チェレスタと、とても豪華さや優美さが描かれています。よって、メロディーや音楽の構築がとても分かりやすく、すぐに体に沁みてくる音楽なのですが、少人数でも頑張るメンバー達には楽譜上のハードルが少々高いように感じました。そこで、今回思い切って25名程度の人数で演奏出来るようにアレンジを試みました。部分的に難易度の高い部分もあり、容易とは言い難いのですが、逆にやり甲斐のある名曲を取り上げることで、成就感も得られると考えました。
演奏上の留意点ですが、一番にバランスを挙げておきます。ダイナミクスの指示は、グリエールの指定通りの部分が大半なのですが、特に伴奏はメロディーの音楽感を正確に把握し、単に「フォルテ=大きく」・・・的にならないように配慮して欲しいです(部分や編成によっては、極端な音量への配慮が必要です)。指導者は客観的に客席での聴こえ方を大事に仕上げて下さい。また各曲毎に音色の変化も欲しいところです。エンディングの「偉大なる都市への賛歌」は現在もサンクトペテルブルクに鳴り響く鐘を想像し、味わいをもった演奏を心掛けて下さい。(加養浩幸)
One of the masterpieces of Reinhold Gli re, the ballet work "The Bronze Horseman" is very rarely performed by orchestras, with only a few existing recordings in the world.The suite version of the work arranged by the composer himself features a very large orchestra that includes two harps, a piano, and a celesta to create an elegant and graceful sound with a musical structure that is easy to understand. Although the resulting work resonates powerfully, its score presents some challenges for bands with fewer musicians. As such, this piece is an attempt at an arrangement that can be performed by an orchestra with around 25 people.Although some sections are relatively challenging and the piece cannot be said to be easy, it can be extremely fulfilling to pick up a masterpiece like this that is certainly worth the effort.With regard to performance, it is important to strive to achieve a good balance. While most of the dynamic markings in the score are based on the original markings specified by Gli re, it is particularly important for the accompanying instruments to accurately grasp the melody's musicality without simply playing the "forte" sections loudly. It is recommended that the conductor remains objective and carefully ensures that the desired sound can be created where the audience is seated. There should also be some variations in the timber of different movements. For the ending "Hymn to the Great City," please aim for a vivid performance while imagining the bell that still rings in St. Petersburg.
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