Title: Octet, 4th mov: "Presto" - Op. 20
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 7 Bassoons & 1 Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2019
Score & all parts: €25 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Info: This Octet is originally written for strings, however this arrangement is scored for 7 bassoons and contrabassoon. This arrangement only includes the last / 4th movement of the Octet: "Presto". See video below for a peek into the score, and 1st bassoon part. You will also hear the ending of the arrangement being played by a midi-file. Enjoy!
Title: 12 Duos, Kv. 487
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 2 Bassoons
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2018
Price: €9 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Note: These easy 12 Duos are originally composed for 2 Horns, but have been arranged for 2 Bassoons. The duos are in the same original key as Mozart's original Horn version.
Title: 12 Duos, Kv. 487
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 2 Bassoons
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2018
Price: €9 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Note: These easy 12 Duos are originally composed for 2 Horns, but have been arranged for 2 Bassoons. The duos are in the same original key as Mozart's original Horn version.
Professional reedmakers who are selling reeds made with the KOR-shape:
Holger Simon (bassoonist in Deutsche Oper Berlin) already have 450 customers all over the world, and he is selling reeds made with the KOR-shape!
"I tested the facon KOR, developed by Kristian Oma Ronnes and in my opinion it fits especially for a full sound of soloists or principal bassoonplayers. I like it very well and will offer these reeds to my customers."
- Holger Simon
Professional reedmakers who are selling reeds made with the KOR-shape:
Holger Simon (bassoonist in Deutsche Oper Berlin) already have 450 customers all over the world, and he is selling reeds made with the KOR-shape!
"I tested the facon KOR, developed by Kristian Oma Ronnes and in my opinion it fits especially for a full sound of soloists or principal bassoonplayers. I like it very well and will offer these reeds to my customers."
- Holger Simon
Title: Little Duet
Composer: Georges Bizet (1838-1875)
Edited by: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: Bassoon & Cello
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2019
Price: €9 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Info: An original duet for bassoon and cello by Georges Bizet! This piece can also be played for two bassoons, or two cellos. "Little Duet" was composed in 1874, and its total duration is approximately 2 minutes.
Title: Symphony no. 4 (Kv. 19)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Score & all parts: €20 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording from the premiere:
Title: Symphony no. 4 (Kv. 19)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Score & all parts: €20 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording from the premiere:
Title: Symphony no. 4 (Kv. 19)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Score & all parts: €20 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording from the premiere:
3 Bassoons
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Title: Nocturne No. 20
Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2019
Price: €16 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
A peek into the score, and audio of the original piano version:
Title: Trio, GWV 210
Composer: Christoph Graupner (1683-1760)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 2 Bassoons & Basso (or 3 Bassoons)
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2015
Price: $18
Publisher's note: "Originally for viola d'amore, chalumeau (clarinet), and continuo, this trio has been expertly arranged by Kristian Oma Ronnes for 2 bassoons and keyboard (unrealized part provided) with basso. It may also be performed as a trio of 2 bassoons and basso (bassoon/cello/bass)."
Info: To be interpreted with notes inégales (unequal note values)
Title: Ganz Kleine Nachtmusik, Kv. 648
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranged by: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 3 bassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2024
Price: €25 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Info: Ganz Kleine Nachtmusik («Little Night Music»), Kv. 648 by Mozart was written in the mid to late 1760s. Mozart was then a young teenager. The piece was named by the Leipzig municipal libraries, where the piece's re-discovery was announced in September 2024. Total duration is ca. 12 minutes.
There are 7 movements:
1. Marche
2. Allegro
3. Menuet, with Trio
4. Polonese
5. Adagio
6. Menuet, with Trio
7. Allegro Finale
Title: Sinfonia à 3
Composer: Andrea Zani (1696-1757)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 2 Bassoons & Basso (or 3 Bassoons)
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2018
Price: €9 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Note: This Sinfonia is originally composed for 2 Violins & Basso, however here it's arranged for 2 bassoons & basso / 3 bassoons. There are 3 movements: Allegro, Andante, Allegro. All parts and score are included!