Claude Debussy: Fourteen Preludes (Score)
Ensemble1 Flute in C db. Alto Flute in G and Piccolo1 Clarinet in A and Bb(1 Contrabass Cl. in Bb *)1 Bassoon (db. Contra Bassoon *)1 Trumpet in BbHarp1 Violin1 Viola1 VioloncelloThe score is written in transposition*) The part of the Contrabass Clarinet should be the first choice. However, if aplayer/instrument is not available, the part may be performed on the ContraBassoon.The part of the Contrabass Clarinet was initially performed by the Bassoonplayer of the Danish Chamber Players.Thus, the Cb.Cl./Cfg. does not playsimultaneously with the Bassoon.The three Prelude-arrangements (No. 1-5, 2-1, 2-2) that uses the ContrabassClarinet incorporate the alternative part for Contra Bassoon in the performancematerial.The alternative scores with Contra Bassoon are included in an appendix at theend of the score.The arranger suggests that the Preludes are played without conductor.
