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: GrigoraÈ™ 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:
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!
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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."
- Holger Simon
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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!
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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."
- 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:
Compositions
Hint: The bigger the ensemble in the composition, the lower it's located on the list. Click here for: Cadenzas
Title: 12 Bassoon Studies, op. 33
Composer: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: Bassoon solo
Publisher: Musikk Husets Forlag A/S (Norway)
Published: 2012
Price: 175NOK ( = c. $21 / c. 19€. Exchange rates may vary)
Download: 125NOK (= c. $16 / c. 14€. Exchange rates may vary)
Info: These studies are already in use as education material on several Universities across Europe. A fingering chart for the extremely high register, starting on high F'' and going up to the even higher D''' is included. The studies can also be ordered via several shops, such as: "June Emerson Wind Music" (England), Bernd Moosmann (Germany), "Musikk-Miljø AS" (Bergen, Norway), and more.
Program note: "These studies were composed during a two year period from 2009 to 2011. It was my intention that they should be an aid to solving technical difficulties while at the same time sounding good enough to be performed at solo concert pieces in their own right. The studies can therefore be played in strict tempo with a focus on technique and very even tone - or they can be performed molto rubato as solo pieces with greater emphasis on musicianship, sound and intonation."
Title: Three Master Studies
Composer: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: Bassoon Solo
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2018
Price: $18
Publisher's note: "These Three Master Studies for bassoon are from 2014-2017, with sub-titles “Etude Theatrale,” “Birmingheim,” and “Stokkavannet”. These are challenging etudes, written by a bassoonist for bassoonists. All 3 require extended range on the bassoon, with #3 requiring low As. They are extremely well-written while at the same time challenging every aspect of current bassoon performance."
Title: Duo Enérgico
Composer: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 2 Bassoons
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2015
Price: $10
Info: 1st Bassoon's highest note is F'', 2nd Bassoon's lowest note is contra A.
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Midi-file:
Title: Trio no. 1
Composer: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: Horn, Bassoon & Piano
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2016
Price: $18
Info: This Trio is Kristian's most frequently performed chamber music piece. It was premiered by Niklas Sebastian Grenvik (Horn), Kristian Oma Rønnes (Bassoon) and Prof. Wolfgang Plagge (Piano) at the Norwegian Academy of Music, 2011.
Recording:
Title: Wind Quintet no. 1
Composer: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon.
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)
Published: 2016
Price: $26
Publisher's note: "This work by Kristian Ronnes was written during his university/academy years but shows a mature and innovative composer. All four movements are expressive with rich harmonic structure, and the 4th movement Presto concludes the piece with a wonderful romp to the finish. Brilliant!! Great new addition to the repertoire."
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Midi-file:
Title: Gamle Norig ("Old Norway")
Composer: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Text: Ivar Aasen (1813-1896)
Instrumentation: Male choir (TTBB)
Publisher: Cantando Musikkforlag AS (Norway)
Published: 2015
Price: 18,90NOK ( = c. $2 / c. 2€. Exchange rates may vary)
Info: This piece is dedicated to Dr. Vidar Vikøren and the Freemason choir in Stavanger (Norway).
Mifi-file:
Title: Fanfare
Composer: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 6 horns, 2 trombones, bass trombone & tuba.
Publisher: Emerson Edition Ltd. (England)
Published: 2017
Price: £8.50 ( = c. $10 / c. 9€. Exchange rates may vary)
Publisher's note: "This Fanfare for 6 horns, 2 trombones, bass trombone and tuba was composed in Oslo, Norway in 2011. It is composed with a rather proud and majestic interpretation in mind. In the last bar for 1st & 2nd horn, the 2nd horn should play the upper voice if the 1st horn does so. If the 1st horn decides to play the 2nd voice (ossia), then the 2nd horn should do so as well. If parts are being doubled, then it would be preferred if both ossia parts are played."
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Midi-file:
Title: The International Anthem
Composer: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 8 Bassoons & Contrabassoon
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2019
Price: 10€
Info: "The International Anthem" is the same work as "Fanfare in C-major" for brass, but arranged by the composer for bassoon ensemble as a birthday gift to Prof. Ole Kristian Dahl.
​Duration: ca. 2 minutes.