Overture from 'Orpheus in the Underworld' (Offenbach)

Here is a strong arrangement at the medium-easy level that offers you all the excitement of the original overture! With cues given to cover all the wind parts, this really can be done with strings only or as a full orchestra. From the mysterious opening, to the "Can-Can" dance, to the big finish, this one has it all.

Genre: Full or String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5
Level: 3 | Duration: 2:50

Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon

F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Trombone
Tuba

Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Violoncello
Bass

Timpani
Percussion [3 players] (snare drum, bass drum, crash cymbals)