David Solomons

Alternative title

The Erlking for alto or mezzo or baritone and 6 guitars

Composer

Franz Schubert

Arranger

David W Solomons

Lyricist

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Translator

Walter Scott

Publisher

David W Solomons

Genre

Classical / Song

Instrumentation

Mezzo-soprano, Contralto, Countertenor, Baritone, Voice, Classical guitar

Scored for

Septet

Type of score

Full score, Parts

Key

E minor

Duration

5'0"

Language

English

Difficulty

Medium

Year of composition

2014

Description
Arrangement for 6 guitars and voice of Schubert's Erlkönig
The original German poem is by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The English version is loosely based on Sir Walter Scott's translation

Other arrangements are available, including versions with 2 guitars and voice.
These "6 guitars and voice" versions are easier to play because the single repeated notes
in each part can be performed using the traditional a-m-i-a-m-i fingering on the right hand
whereas the "2 guitars and voice" versions require rapid repeated chords

The zip file contains score and all separate parts

The sound sample is an electronic preview using clarinet for the vocal part.

For all versions of my Schubert arrangements with guitar / guitars
please visit my Schubert page:
http://www.dwsolo.com/serif/schubert.html

Upload date

13 Jan 2014