An Ophicleide Repertoire: Appendix and Comments to the Repertoire Itself

Published year:

2014

Author:

Nicolas
Indermuehle

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Institution:

Taideyliopiston Sibelius-Akatemia

Country of institution:

United States

Language:

English

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Description:

The ophieleide has been considered by many sourses as an instrument that was a short term predecessor of the tuba. However, further research shows that it is part of the 19th century orchestra sound.This document is a catalog of ophicleide repertoire including its use in orchestra, religious music, wind band, chamber music, circus music, and its use in global music ensembles.