Spiel, Op. 39
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Author Description
Ernst Toch was one of the most important contemporary composers of the late Twenties and Thirties. He was active in Berlin and after 1933, in Los Angeles. As well as being a composer he was mainly a teacher. Spiel, Op. 39 for Symphonie wind ensemble was composed at the instigation of Paul Hindemith and received its first performance in 1926 directed by Hermann Scherchen at the Donaueschingen Chamber Music Festival. Toch himself wrote an alternative arrangement of the work for the wind section of a symphony orchestra.This edition has been adapted for the instruments usually found in a wind band today, with regard to the clari-nets and trumpets, without altering the musical substance of the work. There is no pari for Saxophone äs in the original. Today Spiel is still considered to be one of the best compositions of concert music.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the structural and instrumental requirements for performing Ernst Toch's Op. 39, a significant contribution to the repertoire of symphonic wind ensembles. The text provides historical context regarding the composition's origins at the 1926 Donaueschingen Chamber Music Festival and details the editorial process involved in adapting the score for modern wind band instrumentation. By maintaining the integrity of the original musical substance while updating the orchestration for contemporary ensembles, the work serves as a practical guide for conductors and performers.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical background on the 1926 premiere directed by Hermann Scherchen.
- Technical adaptations for modern clarinet and trumpet sections.
- Comparative analysis of the original symphonic wind ensemble version versus the orchestral wind section arrangement.
- Performance considerations for the absence of saxophone parts in the original score.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This edition is regarded as a standard reference for ensembles seeking to perform Toch's work within a contemporary instrumentation framework. The editorial approach prioritizes the preservation of the composer's original intent while ensuring the piece remains accessible to modern wind bands.
Page Count:
56
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
SCHOTT
ISBN-10:
0001100718
ISBN-13:
9780001100718
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