CACCINI and MOZART
Ave Maria and Ave Verum Corpus arr. for string quartet by Lucian Moraru
Sets of Parts & Scores
SonArt Edition
by Andrew Lorenz
Two very moving vocal works are beautifully arranged for string quartet by Lucian Moraru, a Rumanian violinist/violist and arranger. The first is Ave Maria (Hail Mary) by the Florentine composer Giulio Caccini (c.1545- 1618) and the second is the Ave Verum Corpus (Hail, true body) by Mozart (1756-1791). The latter, written as a motet, is catalogued as K.618 and was composed six months before the composer’s death foreshadowing the style to be heard in the Requiem, K.626. Both are marked Moderato assai and would be very suitable for inexperienced string quartets. Perhaps a metronome marking would be helpful as would a short paragraph of background information.
The score and parts are clearly printed and bar numbered. Bowings and articulations are also printed but there are no dynamic markings in either work. The Caccini is very imaginatively arranged with interesting parts for all the players. There is a solo violin introduction of five bars and then a chordal section with the melodic and rhythmic interest in the cello which continues in varied form throughout. The main theme is then heard in the first violin. Imitative moments are given to the viola which ventures into the treble clef. In a later section the second violin imitates the first. The final section has the viola leading in the tune embellished by the first violin in semi-quavers. The Mozart is far more straight forward, written in a simple chorale like style.
Stringendo (Australian Strings Association’s magazine) - October, 2022
EN
This is an unique arrangement for string quartet, a work that preserves the beauty of the original work, an icon for sacred music, but at the same time different in essence due to the creative and innovative flavour that was introduced in orchestration on this occasion. The piece has been carefully adapted to suit the technical needs of each instrument, being a smart choice for quartets that want to achieve the acclaim from the audience. This piece of music is suitable both for concerts given by professionals and for auditions in schools, colleges, conservatories or can be used in various other private events.
DE
Dies ist ein einzigartiges Arrangement für das Streichquartett, eine Arbeit, welche die Schönheit des Originalwerks bewahrt, eine Ikone für Kirchenmusik, aber gleichzeitig im Wesentlichen unterschiedlich aufgrund des kreativen und innovativen Geschmacks, der bei dieser Gelegenheit in die Orchestrierung eingeführt wurde. Dieses Stück wurde sorgfältig angepasst, um den technischen Bedürfnissen jedes Instruments gerecht zu werden und ist eine kluge Wahl für die Streichquartette, die einen Anspruch für das Publikums erreichen wollen. Dieses Musikstück eignet sich sowohl für Konzerte von Profis als auch für das Vorspielen in Schulen, Hochschulen, Konservatorien oder kann in verschiedenen anderen privaten Veranstaltungen verwendet werden.
FR
Ceci est un arrangement unique pour quatuor à cordes, une proposition qui préserve la beauté de l'œuvre originale, un emblème de la musique sacrée, mais en même temps essentiellement différent en raison de la saveur créatif et novateur qui a été introduit dans l'orchestration à cette occasion. La pièce a été soigneusement adaptée pour répondre aux besoins techniques de chaque instrument, étant un choix judicieux pour les instrumentistes qui veulent avoir du succès du public. Ce morceau de musique convient aussi bien pour des concerts donnés par des professionnels que pour des auditions dans les écoles, collèges, conservatoires ou peut être utilisé dans divers autres événements privés.
ES
Se trata de un arreglo único para cuarteto de cuerda, una obra que conserva Ia belleza de Ia obra original, emblema de Ia música sacra, pero a Ia vez esencialmente diferente por el aroma creativo e innovador que se introdujo en Ia orquestación en esta ocasión. La pieza ha sido cuidadosamente adaptada a las necesidades técnicas de cada instrumento, siendo una elección inteligente para instrumentistas que quieren triunfar con el público. Esta pieza musicales adecuada tanto para conciertos ofrecidos por profesionales como para audiciones en escuelas, colegios, conservatorios o se puede utilizar en varíes otros eventos privados.
IT
Questo è un arrangiamento unico per quartetto d'archi, un lavoro che conserva la bellezza dell'opera originale, un emblema del repertorio della musica sacra, ma nello stesso tempo diversa nell'essenza che riguarda il gusto creativo e innovativo che è stato introdotto nell'adattamento per questa occasione. Il brano è stato adattato con attenzione, per andare incontro ai bisogni tecnici di ogni strumento, essendo una scelta intelligente per i musicisti che desiderano avere successo davanti al pubblico. Il brano è adatto sia per i concerti dei professionisti, sia per essere seguito nelle scuole, colleggi, conservatori di musica oppure può anche essere usato anche negli eventi di natura privata.
CN
这是专门为弦乐四重奏乐团创作的独特编曲。这一乐曲保留着原始音乐作品的完美特质，同时也是古典音乐曲目中的象征性音乐作品。此外，因在编曲过程中利用了创意和创新要素，其本质不同。乐曲的编曲适应于每个乐器的技术功能。这是弦乐四重奏乐团为广受观众的欢迎而作出的明智选择。这部乐曲不但适用于专业音乐家主持的音乐会，也是在举办学校，高中学校，音乐学院或者私人活动中的一个良好选择。
JP
これは、宗教音楽のアイコン（代表的な一曲）である原曲の美しさは保ちつつ、弦楽四重奏のために編曲したユニークな作品です。しかし同時に編曲の際に取り入れられた創造的かつ革新的な味わいのためにその本質においては異なる作品となっています。この曲は、各楽器のそれぞれの奏者に求められる技巧に適うように編曲されており、聴衆からの喝采を求める弦楽四重奏者にとってこの曲は賢明な選択となるでしょう。この作品はプロの奏者によるコンサートにも学校、大学や音楽大学のオーディションにも相応しく、あるいは様々な私的な行事に用いるのも可能でしょう。
