Orchestra Parts Koussevitzky Concerto

[wiz0floyd]

I've been searching the internet for about an hour now, trying to find out where I can rent the Orchestra Parts for the Koussevitzky Concerto.

I'm going to perform it with my High School Orchestra, and I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction.

[mcintyre]

Originally Posted by wiz0floyd

I've been searching the internet for about an hour now, trying to find out where I can rent the Orchestra Parts for the Koussevitzky Concerto.

I'm going to perform it with my High School Orchestra, and I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction.

Yeah, exact same case here, i cannot find it for the life of me..and i'm looking for the E minor version, not the F#

[JeremyKurtz]

I'm curious to hear whether either of you found a source for the rental parts. I have never heard of an orchestral tuning version for the actual orchestra parts (that sounds contradictory, doesn't it?)--although I'd be interested to know about it if it exists.

One of the best sources for rentals is:
http://www.lucksmusic.net/cat-symph/rental.asp

But please do post if you find another source (and find out what the price is!)

-Jeremy

[wiz0floyd]

I found it on Boosey and Hawkes. My school was able to get it for $209, I don't know how much it would be otherwise.

Since I have a thread already, does anyone have a good way to end the first movement? I'm not playing the second movement and my teacher doesn't like the unresolved 7th chords. I want to do some sort of authentic cadence, but I'm not sure what key I'm in, since transposing isn't one of my strengths.

@mcintyre, I don't think there's an e version of the orchestra parts. If you play it with orchestra you will probably need to put solo strings on your bass.

[MDEbass]

or just tune up normal strings a whole step? thats what i do and works fine...just be sure to loosen your strings back up to normal tuning after your done to let down the tension to normal tuning once your done.

[wiz0floyd]

Originally Posted by MDEbass

or just tune up normal strings a whole step? thats what i do and works fine...just be sure to loosen your strings back up to normal tuning after your done to let down the tension to normal tuning once your done.

I recommend against that for two reasons. The first being the possible damage it could do to your bass. The strings were designed with a certain tension in mind, adding that much more has the potential to be very bad. Secondly, they will feel weird under both hands, and sound worse than solo-strings as the higher tension prevents them from vibrating as freely.

If you're going to be playing a lot of solos, I recommend that you invest in a set of your own. If not, then see if you could borrow a set from someone.

[Volkan Orhon]

Originally Posted by JeremyKurtz

I'm curious to hear whether either of you found a source for the rental parts. I have never heard of an orchestral tuning version for the actual orchestra parts (that sounds contradictory, doesn't it?)--although I'd be interested to know about it if it exists.

One of the best sources for rentals is:
Luck's Music Library - Symphonic Orchestra Music - Rental Library

But please do post if you find another source (and find out what the price is!)

-Jeremy

Hey Jeremy,
It was great to see you last week! I am playing the Koussevitzky next month with an orchestra and they were asking me about purchasing the Ludwin edition. KOUSSEVITZKY Concerto Op. 3 (Full Orchestra)

I am familiar with Lucks but have never heard of Ludwin nor knew existed. Do you or anyone else happen to know this edition?

Thanks.

[neilG]

Originally Posted by Volkan Orhon

I am familiar with Lucks but have never heard of Ludwin nor knew existed. Do you or anyone else happen to know this edition?

Thanks.

Norm Ludwin is a bassist/arranger/teacher out here in California. He does nice editions. I'm sure he'd answer any questions about the differences between his and the existing printings.

[Simandl Fan]

@wiz0floyd,

I played the first mvt in a recital last fall, and my accompanist improvised a terrific ending centered in E major. If you are interested, I can mail you a CD of the performance so you can hear the ending.