Symphony in B-flat (Hindemith, Paul)

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Publisher. Info. Mainz: B. Schott's Söhne, No.4063, 1951. Plate 37955.
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi.
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12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet solo, Clarinet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • E♭ Clarinet, Alto Clarinet (E♭), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Alto Saxophone 1, 2 (E♭), Tenor Saxophone (B♭), Baritone Saxophone (E♭) • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Cornet solo, Cornet 1, 2, 3, Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Euphonium • Tuba 1/2 • Timpani • Glockenspiel/Tambourine/Triangle/Snare Drum/Cymbal/Bass Drum

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Publisher. Info. London: Schott Music Co., Ltd., 1951. Plate 37956.
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Misc. Notes Some of these parts did not have the instrument name on the first page, because they were on a cover page. I re-added instrument names to the affected parts.
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Work Title Symphony in B-flat
Alternative. Title Symphony in B-flat for Concert Band
Name Translations Symfonie in Bes; Symphony in B-flat for Band; 吹奏楽のための交響曲
Name Aliases Symfonie in Bes (Hindemith)
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Hindemith, Paul
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IPH 151
Key B-flat
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements:
  1. Moderately fast, with vigor ( = 88-92)
  2. Andantino grazioso ( = 56)
  3. Fugue: Rather broad ( = 100)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1951 February to March, New Haven
First Performance. 1951-04-05 in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Army Band, Paul Hindemith (conductor)
First Publication. 1951
Dedication *See Misc. Comments
Average DurationAvg. Duration 18 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Modern
Piece Style Modern
Instrumentation Concert Band
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, solo clarinet (B), 3 clarinets (B),
clarinet (E), alto clarinet (E), bass clarinet (B), 2 bassoons
2 alto saxophones (E), tenor saxophone (B), baritone saxophone (E)
4 horns (F), solo cornet (B), 3 cornets (B), 2 trumpets (B)
3 trombones, baritone (B.C.), 2 basses (tubas)
timpani, percussion (3 players)
bass drum, snare drum, triangle, cymbals, tambourine, glockenspiel
External Links Hindemith Foundation
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No dedication on published score, but written for Capt. Hugh Curry and the U.S. Army band.

-Paul Hindemith: A Research and Information Guide