Robert Marek arranged several works for string bass and orchestral
accompaniment. These works are for sale through Lemur Music, Inc., a
firm specializing in music and supplies for the string bass. Proceeds
from the sale of this music are used by the composer's estate to fund music
scholarships and to support further promotion and performance of Marek's
music.
The Marek Editions for string bass are complete orchestrations which
include the score and a single copy of each part. These highly effective
orchestrations provide an excellent balance between soloist and orchestra.
Playable by both junior and more advanced ensembles, these works provide
an impressive item on your program.
Copyright Provisions: Purchase of any Marek Edition catalog item
gives the owner one (1) license for unlimited performance rights with standard
program credit. It is intended that the owner photocopy instrumental parts and
portions of the score as needed to facilitate performance. The owner may not
reproduce complete sets to provide permanently to others.
In 1999, Marek Editions began a project of creating high-quality new editions of each of the
works in the String Bass inventory listed bellow. The first of these new editions was the
Eccles Sonata in G minor, released in January 2000, in time for the 85th anniversary of Dr.
Marek's birth. New editions of both versions of the Dragonetti Concerto were released in
November 2000 and the Vanhal Concerto in September 2003.
The following works for String Bass and orchestra are currently available,
arranged by Robert Marek (except where noted). Click on links below to listen to midi
files of the works:
Dragonetti Concerto
Dragonetti Concerto in A - Second Edition copyright 2000
Dragonetti Concerto in G (for bass in orchestral tuning) - Second Edition
copyright 2000
These concerti are the same orchestration, transposed. |
Eccles Sonata in G minor (string accompaniment -- use International
Edition solo part) Second Edition copyright 2000
Vanhal Concerto
Vanhal Concerto in D major - Second Edition copyright 2002
Vanhal Concerto in E major (orchestration for solo tuning) - Second Edition
copyright 2002These concerti are the same orchestration, transposed. The parts include Solo, Flute, Oboe I & II, Basoon, Horn in F I & II, Violin I & II, Viola, Cello and Contrabass. |
Marek Sonatina for String
Bass
Dr. Marek's original Sonatina with two movements, Andantino and Allegro.
Listen to a midi file of the
Sonatina.
Bottesini Concerto #2
in B minor (Temporarily withdrawn from market pending creation of new edition)
Capuzzi
Concerto (Temporarily withdrawn from market pending creation of new edition)
Capuzzi Concerto in F major -- The original "Marek" orchestration by Leona Marek
in the 1960s (?) for her Bass students, and frequently leased for use by
performers across the country before becoming available through Lemur Music.
Capuzzi Concerto in D major
These concerti are separate
arrangements/orchestrations. |
Dr. Marek's manuscripts also contain a Vivaldi violin concerto arrangement for String
Bass and orchestra. This work may also eventually be available for
performance.
To order any of these orchestrations, contact Lemur Music or call
1-800-246-BASS.