Donemus Webshop — Chromatische fantasie

Chromatische fantasie / bewerking voor strijkorkest: B. v.d. Sigtenhorst Meyer, Jan P. Sweelinck

Other authors:
Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon (Composer)
Sigtenhorst Meyer, Bernhard van den (Orchestrator)
Description:
Program note (English): Sweelinck's Chromatic Fantasy is No. 1 of his instrumental works, published by the Association of Dutch Music History, 2nd print dating from 1943. When arranging the version for string quartet the original notation remained untouched, what went easily because of the pure four voiced nature of this work.
Nevertheless for the sake of consonance a voice here and there has been placed an octave higher or lower. This applies in particular to the first violin and to the violoncello. Additionally there are some doublings introduced (2nd violin in 2nd measure after 8 and further) and some arpeggio chords (5th measure after 12 and further).
Finally (again for the sake of consonance) and moreover for the performance possibilities for string quartet, the entire piece has been transposed to a fourth interval higher, to Doric g. The chromatic theme (measure 1-5) is also augmented at 8, diminished at 11 and diminished twice at 14. Under the large number of counterpoints that contrast with the theme are four countersubjects to observe: 1st and 2nd on page 1, 3rd at 5 and 4th at 7. The theme up to 5 with the first countersubjects as triple fugue is handled; from 5-7 as double fugue with the 3rd countersubject, whereas the 4th as countersubject serves against the augmented theme at 8. As of measure 9 changing counterpoints are placed against the theme.
The form is ternary: I theme in half notes from the beginning to 7, II theme in whole notes from 7 up to 11, III theme in quarter notes and eight notes from 11 to end. Movement I consists of a triple fugue followed by a double fugue. Movement II has been written in cantus-firmus technique with the augmented theme as counter fugue. Movement III is resembles a toccata. - BERNARD VAN DEN SIGTENHORST MEYER

Sheet Music
If you are going to perform this composition, you can enter your concert information here. We will publish this information at the Donemus Facebook page and in the Donemus Concert Agenda.
You can buy the parts or other related products on-line. If you choose a downloadable product you will receive the product in digital form. In all other cases the product is sent to you physically. Please note that you require a copy of this product for every user.
Product	Description	Price/piece	Count
Score	Download to Newzik (B4), 22 pages	EUR 16.31
	Download as PDF (B4), 22 pages	EUR 19.57
	Hardcopy, normal size (B4), 22 pages	EUR 32.62
	Hardcopy, study size (A4), 22 pages	EUR 26.76
Rental Part(s)	Download to Newzik (B4), 27 pages	EUR 18.08
	Download as PDF (B4), 27 pages	EUR 21.70
	Hardcopy, normal size (B4), 27 pages	EUR 36.17

Rent
You can rent this work by purchasing a rental license for one or more performances. If you buy a license you also need to buy 1 copy of the rental parts (see above). For each performance you need to obtain a rental license. More information about renting is available at the Donemus website. Please contact Donemus Publishing if you have any questions about renting before buying a license.
Number of performances
Total license costs
0

Live broadcast
If the work is being recorded for a live radio or TV broadcast or internet stream you can easily acquire the license for this. Any broadcast within 1 year of the recording of the work is defined as a 'live' broadcast. For every broadcast you need to obtain a license.
Audio broadcast (radio, internet)
Total license costs
0
Video broadcast (TV, streaming)
Total license costs
0

CD/DVD recordings
If you want to record this work to CD or DVD you can acquire a license here. For every title you need to obtain a license.
CD/DVD titles
Total license costs
0