The original orchestration relies heavily on strings, accordion, and specific woodwinds. When a high school or college concert band attempts the original, the string parts must be redistributed, and the balance often fails.
James Curnow’s arrangement of Dmitri Shostakovich’s "Waltz No. 2" Suite for Variety Stage Orchestra Waltz No. 2 By Dmitri Shostakovich Arr. James Curnow Pdf
) is a staple for developing ensembles. It translates the dark, satirical elegance of Shostakovich’s original into a manageable format for young or intermediate musicians. Wind Repertory Project Core Specifications Difficulty Level: Grade 3 (Intermediate). Instrumentation: Concert Band (Standard and Flex-Band versions available). Approximately 3:45. the string parts must be redistributed
The alto sax plays the waltz melody. Curnow’s dynamic marking is crucial: mf then dim then cresc . The accompaniment is a simple "boom-chick-chick" in the clarinets. Waltz No. 2 By Dmitri Shostakovich Arr. James Curnow Pdf