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.
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Title: Hora staccato
Composer: Grigoraș Dinicu (1889-1949)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: Bassoon & Piano
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2019
Price: €18 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
A peek into the score, and audio of me playing the last bars:
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- 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
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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.
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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:
4 Bassoons
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Title: String Quartet No. 14, 7th mov.
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2017
Price: $24
Publisher's note: "This arrangement of the 7th movement (Allegro) from Beethoven's String Quartet No.14, Op.131 has been skillfully executed by Kristian Ronnes. Know for his challenging but fun arrangements of everything from Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, Grieg, and more, this arrangement has been transposed from the original C# minor to C minor to facilitate ease of execution in a more "bassoon-friendly" key."
Title: Symphony no. 3
Composer: William Boyce (1711-1779)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2018
Price: €14 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording of the original orchestra version, start at 07:36:
Title: "March of the Trolls"
Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2017
Price: $18
Publisher's note: "Fun arrangement by Kristian Ronnes of "Trolltog" from Lyric Pieces, Op.54, No. 3. The 1st bassoon gets a high E and the 3rd bassoon and contrabassoon have a few low A (optional with ossia provided). Audience will love this one!"
Title: "Småtroll" / "Puck"
Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons (low A 4th bassoon)
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2017
Price: $16
Recording of the arrangement: (some parts are doubled)
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Title: "Watchman's Song"
Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Price: $8
Info: The "Watchman's Song" is from Grieg's Lyrical Pieces, Book no. 1, Op. 12, No. 3. This arrangement has been transposed from its original E-major to C-major, due to idiomatic instrumental reasons. It is an easy and fun arrangement to play.
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Title: "Mars" from "The Planets"
Composer: Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, Snare Drum (tamtam ad. lib.)
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA) / KOR Publications
Published: 2017 / 2021
Price printed version: $18
Price PDF version: $18
TrevCo's note: "The ominous sounds of three bassoons and contrabassoon (with optional snare and tamtam) is well-suited to this excellent arrangement by Kristian Ronnes of "Mars, the Bringer of War" from Holst's "The Planets". No low As but some pretty high stuff for bassoon 1 and 2. Overall, great fun!!"
INFO: The pdf version is the same material as the original printed edition published by TrevCo Music Publishing in 2017, stock #3200. The pdf version, published in 2021 by KOR Publications, was done in agreement with TrevCo Music Publishing. TrevCo's printed version is in Letter format, KOR's pdf version is in A4.
An excerpt from the premiere can be heard here:
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Title: Zoroastre, Overture
Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 French Bassons
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2019
Price: €18 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Info: This arr of Rameau's overture to Zoroastre is an arrangement written specially with the French Basson in mind, however it can of course also be played by bassoons with the German system.
Recording of the original orchestra version:
Title: Konzertstücke
Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Orchestra
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2015
Price: $24
Publisher's note: "Kristian Oma Ronnes has arranged the alwayspopular Koncertstucke Op. 86, originally for 4 Horns and Orchestra, for four bassoons! It is true to the original in every way, including key. This set includes ONLY the 4 solo parts (and a score of same) but can be used with any current edition of the piece, either with orchestra or with piano reduction. Neither is included with the set. Orchestra musicians (except maybe the horns) and audience will LOVE it!"
Title: Concerto in G-Major, RV. 151
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Price: €14 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording of the original version for string orchestra: