A Little Night Music

Stephen Sondheim's 19th century romantic waltz whisks us away to a weekend in the country.

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Sondheim creates a stunning tour de force when he takes Ingmar Bergman's comedy of manners, Smiles of a Summer Night, and turns it into a musical of masterful execution and elegance. Winner of four Tony Awards, this is a musical work that has forever entranced the world of theatre.

Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress Desirée Armfeldt and the men who love her: a lawyer by the name of Fredrik Egerman and the Count Carl-Magnus Malcom. When the traveling actress performs in Fredrik's town, the estranged lovers' passion rekindles. This strikes a flurry of jealousy and suspicion between Desirée, Fredrik, Fredrick's wife, Anne, Desirée's current lover, the Count, and the Count's wife, Charlotte. Both men -- as well as their jealous wives -- agree to join Desirée and her family for a weekend in the country at Desirée's mother's estate. With everyone in one place, infinite possibilities of new romances and second chances bring endless surprises.

A Little Night Music is full of hilariously witty and heartbreakingly moving moments of adoration, regret and desire. This dramatic musical celebration of love is perfect to showcase your highly-trained singers with it's harmonically-advanced score and masterful orchestrations and contains Sondheim's popular song, the haunting "Send in the Clowns."

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Concert Selections for A Little Night Music

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Amateur
£60.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £30.00 per performance per song
Extra months are £15.00 per month per song

Professional
£125.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £62.50 per performance per song
Extra months are £31.25 per performance per song

Pricing is for individual songs only. Pricing for orchestral suites and other items is available by contacting us directly.

BOWS ("LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC")

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
8 min 50 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin A B C, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Timp, Snare drum, Bells), 1 Celesta, 2 Piano Conductor

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EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
7 min 25 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Alto and C Flute), 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Celeste, 2 Piano/Conductor, 2 Chorus books

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FINALE - SEND IN THE CLOWNS REPRISE ("LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC")

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
E

Estimated duration
5 min 4 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1(+Alto Flute, Piccolo), 1 Flute 2(+Alto flute), 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Celesta, 3 Percussion(Timpani, Bells), 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books

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FIRST WALTZ

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
CHORUS

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
8 min 35 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Piccolo, Flute), 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1Reed 4(Eng.Horn ,Oboe), 1Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Timp, Snare drum, Cymb., Bells) , 1 Celesta, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

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GLAMOROUS LIFE, THE

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute), Reed 2 (Flute, Clarinet), Reed 3 (Clarinet), Reed 4 (Oboe), Reed 5 (Bassoon), 3 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Piano-Celeste, Harp, (3) Percussion), (16) Violins, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass, (6) Piano-Conductor Scores.

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IN PRAISE OF WOMEN

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE (spoken)

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
5 min 30 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Snare drum, Timp), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books

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IT WOULD HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
E

Estimated duration
6 min 58 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano/Conductor, 1 Piano, 1 Harp, 2 Chorus books

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LATER

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
C#m

Estimated duration
4 min 6 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 2 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Piano, 2 Piano/Conductor

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LIAISONS

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
7 min 31 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Flute(Reed 1 Alto Flute C Flute), 1 Alto Flute(Reed 1, Alto flute, C flute), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Bass clarinet), 1 Reed 4(English horn), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 2 Percussion(Bell gliss), 1 Celesta, 2 Piano Conductor

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LIAISONS (FOR STRING ORCHESTRA)

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
8 min 40 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
MCKIBBINS, PAUL

Instrumentation
9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola 1 2 &3, 2 Cello 1, 2 Cello 2, 2 Cello 3, 5 Bass, 1 English Horn, 1 Full Score

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LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC SUITE

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Type
SYMPHONIC SUITE

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
26 min 40 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
TYLER, JIM

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Contra bassoon, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trumpet 4, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Horn 3&4, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola 1&2, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 2 Percussion(Glock, Vibes, Chimes, Triangle, Lrg cymb, Snare, Bass drum, T.T),Tympani, 1 Piano

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LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC-SUITE FOR ORCHESTRA (TUNICK)

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SYMPHONIC SUITE

Estimated duration
0 sec

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NIGHT WALTZ

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
Chorus/Ensemble

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
9 min 10 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
Reed I (Flute, Piccolo), Reed II (Clarinet 1 in Bb), Reed III (Clarinet 2 in Bb), Reed IV (Oboe, Cor Anglais), Reed V (Bassoon), 3 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 1 Trombone, (3) Percussion (Timpani, Snare Drum, Cymbal, Glockenspiel), 1 Harp, 1 Celesta, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 10 Piano-Vocal Scores.

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NOW

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
5 min 26 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
Flute(opt Piccolo), Oboe, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor

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OVERTURE ("LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC")

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES, 3 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
Ab

Estimated duration
10 min 40 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
2 Reed 1, 2 Reed 2, 2 Reed 3, 2 Reed 4, 2 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Triangle ,Timp, Bells), 1 Piano, 2 Piano/Conductor, 5 Chorus books

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REMEMBER

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES, 3 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
3 min 59 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Flute), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Oboe), 1 Reed 5(Clarinet ,Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Celeste, 3 Bells(Timp), 2 Piano Conductor, 8 Chorus books

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SEND IN THE CLOWNS ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
2 min 20 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
SEBESY, DON

Instrumentation
7 Violin 1, 6 Violin 2, 5 Viola, 5 Cello, 3 Bass, 1 Solo Violin, 1 Solo Cello, 1 Harp, 1 Conductor Score

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SEND IN THE CLOWNS (Db)

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 Female Voice, 1 Male (for dialogue only)

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
5 min 21 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Harp, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 1 Piano-Vocal Score.

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SEND IN THE CLOWNS (Eb)

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
5 min 20 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
MCKIBBINS, PAUL

Instrumentation
2 Oboe, 2 Flute 1&2, 2 Bassoon 1&2, 2 Clarinet 1&2(in Bb),2 Trumpet 1&2(in Bb), 2 Trombones 1&2, 2 Horn 1&3, 2 Horn 2&4, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano

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SILLY PEOPLE

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Gb

Estimated duration
5 min 4 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Alto flute, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone, 1 English horn, 1 Horn 3, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor

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SOON

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
6 min 43 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
2 Flute(Piccolo), 2 Oboe(English horn), 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Timp ,Triangle), 1 Piano(Celesta), 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus books

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SUITE OF WALTZES FROM "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
22 min 10 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
MCKIBBINS, PAUL

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Bass trombone, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion(Snare drum, Vibes, Triangle, Sus.Cymb, Orch bells), 1 Timpani, 1 Piano, 1 Full score

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THE MILLER'S SON

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Bm

Estimated duration
6 min 57 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, OPT 1 Horn 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, Celeste

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WEEKEND IN THE COUNTRY

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
3 Male Soloists, 3 Female Soloists, Chorus

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
21 min 40 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
Reed I (Flute 1, Piccolo), Reed II (Clarinet 1 in Bb), Reed III (Clarinet 2 in Bb, Flute 2), Reed IV (Oboe, Cor Anglais), Reed V (Bassoon), 3 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 1 Trombone, (3) Percussion (Timpani, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Cymbals), 1 Harp, 1 Celesta, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 20 Piano-Vocal Scores.

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YOU MUST MEET MY WIFE

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Dm

Estimated duration
6 min 40 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Bass clarinet), 1 Reed 4(English horn), 1 Reed 5(Clarinet ,Bassoon), 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Piano(Celeste), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books

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YOU MUST MEET MY WIFE (FOR SOLO CLARINET & STRINGS)

From
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Arranged for
SOLO CLARINET AND STRINGS

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
6 min 54 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
MCKIBBINS, PAUL

Instrumentation
9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola 1 2 &3, 2 Cello 1, 2 Cello 2, 2 Cello 3, 5 Bass, 1Clarinet, 1 Full Score

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