Franz Schubert
(1779–1828)
Symphony in B minor, "Unfinished"
Versions for Violoncello Solo, Two and Three Violoncellos by Christoph Habicht
Editor: Christoph Habicht, publication date: 2023-07, introduction: Gerhart Darmstadt, source: Partitur Breitkopf & Härtel PB 5247
Order information
| G402 | Franz Schubert, Symphony in B minor, "Unfinished", Vc/2Vc, full score, 2 parts, introduction, 56 p., ISMN 979-0-50174-402-2 | 19.80 € |
| G403 | Franz Schubert, Symphony in B minor, "Unfinished", 3Vc, full score, 3 parts, introduction, 60 p., ISMN 979-0-50174-403-9 | 19.80 € |
Description
Schubert's "Unfinished" is presented here in three arrangements for cellists. As Christoph Habicht writes in his preface, the version for solo cello is intended for players who wish to "grasp" this work in all its length and beauty. It predominantly reproduces the melodic course. In the version for two cellos, on the other hand, melody and harmony are united, but many details are still technically easier to execute than in Schubert's original. The version for three players follows the original more strictly, the ambitus is larger and the arrangement follows the original score very closely in dynamics and performance designations. The duo and especially the trio version are also eminently suitable for concerts. Gerhart Darmstadt has written a detailed introduction to this symphony in honour of this edition, which accompanies both volumes.
Errata / Addenda
[30.03.24] Allegro moderato
G402 and G403: The first
movement is correctly labelled Allegro moderato, not
Andante.
