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Title	Lippen schweigen (Grosser Schlusswalzer aus der Operette 'Die Lustige Witwe')
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Music from operetta, lyrical drama
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band); [ (optional); CoroX (mixed chorus); ]
Instrumentation/info	Chor ad libitum
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Publisher's article no.	KL 2254
Year of publication	2015
Price	126.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Lehár, Franz
Arranger	Kanz, Joseph
Difficulty level	3+
Duration	6:27
Additional info/contents	This final waltz of the operetta The Merry Widow contains all the important melodies of the operetta which are in waltz time. Lehár managed both to provide his operetta with effective numbers in a classical way and to 'compose through' the work at the same time. He is in no way inferior to his immediate contemporaries, such as Richard Strauss or Giacomo Puccini. All the important waltz melodies were used for the final waltz, but the waltz "Es waren zwei Königskinder" had to be transformed into the form of a waltz that could be danced, because the original lacks the rhythmic accompaniment of the 'Nachschlag'. Lehár often uses different slurs here as well. The best-known waltz in this series, "Lippen schweigen, 's flüstern Geigen" ("Lips Silence, 's Whisper Violins"), was only later provided with text. At the premiere, this melody was only hummed, but soon the immense importance of a text was recognized and the librettists quickly complied with Lehár's wishes. Prt Flt 1/PicFlt/EsClr Flt 2 Ob 1,2 Clr-Solo + 1,2,3 ASax 1,2 TSax BSax/Fag/BClr Trp 1,2,3 Flh 1,2 Tnh/Brt Hrn in F 1,2,3,4 Trb in C 1,2 BsTrb in C Euph in C Tub in C 1,2 Tmp BD SD Cym Hrp Choral scores to be ordered separately!
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Programme notes: The operetta "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehár and the final waltz "Lippen schweigen" arranged for upper intermediate wind orchestra by Joseph Kanz The operetta The Merry Widow, composed by Franz Lehár in 1905, is considered a milestone in the history of operetta. It is one of the most famous works of the Viennese operetta composer and has experienced an extraordinary success story that makes it a classic of musical theater to this day. The plot is based on the comedy L'Attaché d'ambassade (1861) by Henri Meilhac, whose original was adapted into a libretto by Victor Léon and Leo Stein. The premiere on December 30, 1905 at the Theater an der Wien marked the beginning of an unstoppable triumph that made the operetta internationally famous. The plot of the operetta takes place in the fictional country of Pontevedro and revolves around the young widow Hanna Glawari, who has become very rich after the death of her husband. The Pontevedrian ambassador Baron Zeta fears that Hanna's fortune will flow abroad if she marries a non-Pontrevedrian man. The charming Count Danilo Danilovich is therefore commissioned to woo the widow, although he is initially reluctant. In a game of love, jealousy and intrigue, a lively and at the same time touching love story develops, which finally culminates in a harmonious ending. A special highlight of the operetta is the love duet "Lippen schweigen, 's flüstern Geigen", which is heard in the third act. This final waltz is one of Lehár's best known melodies and is often considered a symbol of the Viennese operetta par excellence. The piece is characterized by its lyrical melody and the perfect mixture of elegance and emotion. The music underlines the emotional reconciliation of the protagonists Hanna and Danilo, who come together in an intimate dance. The waltz melody is not only catchy, but also full of melancholic beauty, which makes it a distinctive and timeless piece of music history. Joseph Kanz' arrangement for advanced intermediate wind orchestra With his arrangement of the final waltz for advanced intermediate wind orchestra, Joseph Kanz has created a version that transfers the work into the world of wind music and makes it accessible to ensembles with an intermediate technical level. His arrangement is particularly valuable because it respects the original melody and structure of Lehár's composition, but is adapted to the needs of a wind orchestra in terms of sound. In his instrumentation, Kanz attaches great importance to preserving the charming waltz character. He uses the possibilities of the wind instruments to emphasize the lyrical elegance and soft flow of the music. The melody is often carried by the woodwinds, while the brass instruments create the harmonic foundation and set accents in key passages with festive radiance. By skillfully distributing the voices, Kanz makes the work both sophisticated and tonally balanced and consistently beautiful to play. The arrangement of "Lippen schweigen" contributes to the popularization of operetta music in the field of wind music. The Viennese operetta is thus made accessible to a wider audience, especially in regions and on occasions where wind orchestras are the dominant musical formation. The work inspires with its mixture of romance, melancholy and joy of dancing, which is also preserved in Joseph Kanz's arrangement. The final waltz is thus not only a highlight of the operetta The Merry Widow, but also a prime example of how classical musical works can be transferred to new contexts through arrangements. The combination of Lehár's timeless melody and the tonal diversity of a modern wind orchestra creates a connection between the world of operetta and wind music that combines tradition and modernity. Joseph Kanz's arrangement of "Lippen schweigen" is a successful example of how music from different eras and genres can be brought together to bring the fascination and beauty of Franz Lehár's masterpiece to a wider audience. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Wikipedia

	Format	EUR
	Lippen schweigen (Grosser Schlusswalzer aus der Operette 'Die Lustige Witwe') (concert/wind band; optional; mixed chorus; ]), full score and parts	126.00
	Lippen schweigen (Grosser Schlusswalzer aus der Operette 'Die Lustige Witwe') (concert/wind band; optional; mixed chorus; ]), full score	31.50
	Lippen schweigen (Grosser Schlusswalzer aus der Operette 'Die Lustige Witwe') (concert/wind band; optional; mixed chorus; ]), chorus score

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