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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.

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."

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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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Contact 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:

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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. 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: String Quartet No. 14, 7th mov.

    Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons & Contrabassoon

    Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)

    Published: 2017

    Price: $24

    Publisher's note: "This arrangement of the 7th movement (Allegro) from Beethoven's String Quartet No.14, Op.131 has been skillfully executed by Kristian Ronnes.  Know for his challenging but fun arrangements of everything from Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, Grieg, and more, this arrangement has been transposed from the original C# minor to C minor to facilitate ease of execution in a more "bassoon-friendly" key."

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    Title: Symphony no. 3

    Composer: William Boyce (1711-1779)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons
    Publisher: KOR Publications

    Published: 2018

    Price: €14 (PDF-file will be sent by email)

    Recording of the original orchestra version, start at 07:36:

    Title: "March of the Trolls"

    Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons & Contrabassoon

    Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)

    Published: 2017

    Price: $18

    Publisher's note: "Fun arrangement by Kristian Ronnes of "Trolltog" from Lyric Pieces, Op.54, No. 3. The 1st bassoon gets a high E and the 3rd bassoon and contrabassoon have a few low A (optional with ossia provided).  Audience will love this one!"

    Title: "Småtroll" / "Puck"

    Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons (low A 4th bassoon)
    Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)

    Published: 2017

    Price: $16

    Recording of the arrangement: (some parts are doubled)

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    Title: "Watchman's Song"

    Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons

    Publisher: KOR Publications

    Published: 2020

    Price: $8

    Info: The "Watchman's Song" is from Grieg's Lyrical Pieces, Book no. 1, Op. 12, No. 3.  This arrangement has been transposed from its original E-major to C-major, due to idiomatic instrumental reasons. It is an easy and fun arrangement to play.

    Title: "Mars" from "The Planets"

    Composer: Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, Snare Drum (tamtam ad. lib.)
    Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)

    Published: 2017

    Price: $18

    Publisher's note: "The ominous sounds of three bassoons and contrabassoon (with optional snare and tamtam) is well-suited to this excellent arrangement by Kristian Ronnes of "Mars, the Bringer of War" from Holst's "The Planets". No low As but some pretty high stuff for bassoon 1 and 2. Overall, great fun!!"

    An excerpt from the premiere can be heard here:

    Title: Zoroastre, Overture

    Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 4 French Bassons
    Publisher: KOR Publications

    Published: 2019

    Price: €18 (PDF-file will be sent by email)

    Info: This arr of Rameau's overture to Zoroastre is an arrangement written specially with the French Basson in mind, however it can of course also be played by bassoons with the German system.

    Recording of the original orchestra version:

    Title: Konzertstücke

    Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 4 Bassoons & Orchestra
    Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)

    Published: 2015

    Price: $24

    Publisher's note: "Kristian Oma Ronnes has arranged the alwayspopular Koncertstucke Op. 86, originally for 4 Horns and Orchestra, for four bassoons! It is true to the original in every way, including key. This set includes ONLY the 4 solo parts (and a score of same) but can be used with any current edition of the piece, either with orchestra or with piano reduction. Neither is included with the set. Orchestra musicians (except maybe the horns) and audience will LOVE it!"

    Vivaldi, Concerto in G-major, RV. 151 CO

    Title: Concerto in G-Major, RV. 151

    Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

    Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes

    Instrumentation: 3 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
    Publisher: KOR Publications
    Published: 2020

    Price: €14 (PDF-file will be sent by email)

    Recording of the original version for string orchestra:

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