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:
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Title: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor (BWV 1067)
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2021
Score & all parts: €25 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
All movements are included in this arrangement. Recording of the original version (7th mov.):
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Title: Te Deum, H. 146
Composer: Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Score & all parts: €10 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording of the premiere:
Title: Holberg Suite
Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2016
Price: $44
Recording / the premier of the "Prelude":
Title: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Composer: Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2022
Score & all parts: €15 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording of the original orchestra version:
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Title: Symphony no. 88, 4th mov.
Composer: Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2021
Score & all parts: €18 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
This arrangement is dedicated to Michael Kaulartz.
Recording of the original orchestra version:
Title: Symphony no. 1 (Kv. 16)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2017
Price: $34
Publiser's note: "Mozart's 1st Symphony, K.16 in E-flat has been beautifully arranged for an ensemble of 5 bassoons and contrabassoon by Kristian Ronnes. The three movements: Allegro molto, Andante, and Presto are easily playable by talented students, seasoned amateurs, and professionals. "
Recording of the premiere in Heidelberg, January 14th 2018:
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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:
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Title: Symphony no. 8 (Kv. 48)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Score & all parts: €22 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording of the original version for orchestra:
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Title: Symphony no. 25 (Kv. 183)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA) / KOR Publications
Published: 2016 / 2021
Price printed version: $48
Price PDF version: $48
Note: This arrangement includes all the 4 movements from Mozart's Symphony no. 25, all parts and score. The pdf version is the same material as the original printed edition published by TrevCo Music Publishing in 2016, stock #1716. The pdf version, published in 2021 by KOR Publications, was done in agreement with TrevCo Music Publishing.
Recording of the 1st movement "Allegro con Brio":
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Title: Symphony no. 26 (Kv. 184)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2020
Score & all parts: €25 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Recording of the original version for orchestra:
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Title: Symphony no. 40 (Kv. 550)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA) / KOR Publications
Published: 2017 / 2021
Price printed version: $56
Price PDF version: $56
Note: This arrangement includes all the 4 movements from Mozart's Symphony no. 40, all parts and score. The pdf version is the same material as the original printed edition published by TrevCo Music Publishing in 2017, stock #2969. The pdf version, published in 2021 by KOR Publications, was done in agreement with TrevCo Music Publishing.
Recording of the 1st movement, in Poznan (Poland), Febr. 2018:
Title: La Béatitude
Composer: Charles Piroye (c.1668-1672 – c.1730)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: Trübcher Publishing (England)
Published: 2016
Price: £19.25
Download: £11.55
Publisher's note: "This arrangement by renowned Norwegian bassoonist, Kristian Oma Rønnes, will delight bassoonists with its interplay of musical lines. Baroque music, subtitled Dialogue a deux Choirs. Contrasting sections of Tendrement and Tres Vitte with alternating dynamics of Petit Jeu and Grand Jeu. Kristian has provided helpful and informative notes on performance techniques."
Recording of the original organ version, brilliantly interpreted by the organist Pierre Bardon on the organ in Saint-Maximin La Sainte-Baume:
Title: Three Pieces, Op. 2
Composer: Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin (1872-1915)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2017
Price: $20
Publiser's note: "Scriabin's early Three Pieces for piano, Op.2 have been transcribed by noted bassoonist Kristian Ronnes for 5 bassoons and contrabassoon. The pieces are: Etude in C# minor, Prelude in B Major, and Impromptu a la Mazur."
Recording of the original version for piano, 1st piece:
Title: Sinfonia Al Santo Sepolcro, Rv. 169
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2021
Price: €18 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Info: This Sinfonia has parts / 2 movements: "Adagio molto" and "Allegro ma poco". The first part (Adagio molto) was premiered at the Music Academy in Poznan by Pracownia Bassoon Ensemble, and can be heard in the video below, from 00:00 to 02:40: