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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"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
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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:
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Title: Passacaglia in c-minor, BWV 582
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2021
Price: €15 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
This arrangement is dedicated to Václav Vonášek
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Title: Messiah, Overture
Composer: Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Price: €15 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording of the premiere:
Title: Alleluia
Composer: Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2016
Price: $18
Publisher's note: "An excellent and challenging arrangement by Kristian Ronnes for 4 Bassoons and Contrabassoon. Requires low A extensions for 4th bassoon and contrabassoon. 1st bassoon has to negotiate a few "high Fs."."
Recording of the original piano version:
Title: Peer Gynt, Suite no. 1
Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2017
Price: $32
Publisher's note: "This is Grieg's Suite No. 1 from Peer Gynt and includes "Morning Mood," "Ase's Death," "Anitra's Dance," and "In the Hall of the Mountain King." As with most of Kristian Ronnes' arrangements for bassoon ensemble this is a challenging yet rewarding addition to the repertoire. Optional Triangle part included in the set."
Recording of "In the Hall of the Mountain King":
Title: 17th Century Suite
Composer: Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2017
Price: $18
Note: "This 17th Century Suite contains 4 movements from different pieces composed by Lully. The movements are: "Overture" from "Ballet de la Nuit", "Marche Pour La Cérémonie Des Turcs" from "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", "Idylle sur la Paix" ("Air Pour Madame La Dauphine"), and "Passacaille", from "Armide" 5th Act.
Premiere of this Suite's 2nd movement, "Idylle Sur La Paix":
Title: Concerto in c-minor, Rv. 168
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2018
Price: $20
Recording of the premier in Poland, Febr. 2018:
Title: Concerto in F-major, Rv. 158
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2018
Price: €14 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Note: This Concerto is originally composed for string orchestra, and is written in A-major. The arrangement is transposed to F-major due to instrumental reasons. All parts for 4 bassoons & contrabassoon + score are included!
Premiere of the 1st movement:
Title: "Тебе поем" ("We Praise Thee")
Composer: Pavel Chesnokov (1877-1944)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon, ad. lib. Subcontrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2016
Price: $12
Info: This piece has a big basso profondo part, the most essential part in this arrangement is therefore the Contrabassoon part. If possible, the Contrabassoon part can be played on / doubled by a Subcontrabassoon.
Title: Chanson de la Folle au Bord de la Mer
Composer: Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813-1888)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: Solo Bassoon & 4 Contrabassoons
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2016
Price: $12
Info: "Chanson de la Folle au Bord de la Mer" ("Song of the Madwoman on the Seashore") is the 8th Prelude in Alkan's "25 Preludes, Op. 31". It's a very deep and melancholic piece of music, with a long build up resulting in an eruption of emotional frustration; it eventually calms down and ends the same melancholic and silent way it started.
Recording of the original piano version, brilliantly performed by the English composer & pianist Jack Gibbons (1962):