The second in our series of Harmoniemusik based on operas by Richard Strauss. The delicate chamber orchestration of Ariadne auf Naxos calls for lighter forces than Der Rosenkavalier. This Harmoniemusik is composed in two movements for double wind quintet with contrabassoon.

2(2picc).2(ca).2(bcl).2+cbn – 2.0.0.0

Duration: 30 minutes

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Schott Music in Germany
Boosey & Hawkes for the rest of the world