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: 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:
Professional reedmakers who are 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
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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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:
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Title: Jupiter from The Planets
Composer: Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Layout editor: Karolina Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: 5 Oboes (divided into 2x groups), Oboe d'Amore, 2 English Horns, Bass Oboe, Heckelphone, 4 Bassoons, Fagottino in F and in G, 2 Contrabassoons
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2026
Score & all parts: €45 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Info: This arrangement was commissioned by DOR (The Norwegian Double Reed Society) and was premiered in Oslo, Norway, October 3rd 2026.
This arrangement it is scored accordingly:
Oboe 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B: Professional musicians / advanced level.
Oboe 3A and 3B: Students and amateur musicians.
Oboe 4A and 4B: Skilled young players / teenagers.
Oboe 5: Children (support from adult performers recommended)
Oboe d'Amore: Student level and up.
English Horn 1 and 2: Student level and up.
Bass Oboe / Heckelphone: An optional part. It primarily doubles other parts and may be omitted if the instrument is unavailable. Bass Oboes with low A: Go for it!
Bassoon 1 and 2: Professional musicians / advanced level.
Bassoon 3: Students and amateur musicians.
Bassoon 4: Skilled young players / teenagers.
Fagottino in F and G: Children (support from adult performers recommended)
Contrabassoon 1 & 2: Student level and up.
Title: Canon in D, transposed to Eb
Composer: Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes
Layout editor: Karolina Oma Rønnes
Instrumentation: Instrumentation: 6 Oboes (divided into 2x groups), Oboe d'Amore, 2 English Horns, Bass Oboe, Heckelphone, 4 Bassoons, Fagottino in F and in G, 2 Contrabassoons
Publisher: KOR Publications
Published: 2026
Score & all parts: €20 (PDF-file will be sent by email)
Info: This arrangement was commissioned by DOR (The Norwegian Double Reed Society) and was premiered in Oslo, Norway, October 3rd 2026. Transposed to Eb on request for a more idiomatic approach for these instruments.
Oboe 1 and 2: Professional musicians / advanced level.
Oboe 3: Students and amateur musicians.
Oboe 4: Skilled young players / teenagers.
Oboe 5 and 6: Children (support from adult performers recommended)
Oboe d'Amore: An optional part. It primarily doubles other parts and may be omitted if the instrument is unavailable.
English Horn: Primarily supports and/or doubles the parts played by the younger musicians (Oboes 4 and 5), providing them with a musical reference to listen for.
Bass Oboe: An optional part. It primarily doubles other parts and may be omitted if the instrument is unavailable.
Heckelphone: An optional part. It primarily doubles other parts and may be omitted if the instrument is unavailable.
Bassoon 1 and 2: Professional musicians / advanced level.
Bassoon 3: Students and amateur musicians.
Bassoon 4: Skilled young players / teenagers.
Fagottino in F and G: Children (support from adult performers recommended)
Contrabassoon: Teenager level and up.