Hollander (arr. Johnston) - Zes Variaties op het Oude Wilhelmus for Cl
Zes Variaties op het Oude Wilhelmus by Dirk Hollander, arranged for Clarinet Choir by Matt Johnston. While little is known about the Dutch composer Dirk Hollander, his piece Zes Variaties op het Oude Wilhelmus is based on a melody that would later become the national anthem of the Netherlands in 1932. These variations were originally published in 1923 by G. Alsbach & Co., an Amsterdam-based music publisher founded by Carl Georg Alsbach in 1866. In six movements: Breed, Levendig, Ononderbroken, Majestueus, Ingetogen, and Hoogdravend.
Instrumentation:
- E-Flat Clarinet
- 4 B-Flat Clarinets
- Alto Clarinet/Basset Horn/Clarinet 5
- Bass Clarinet
- Contrabass Clarinet/Contralto Clarinet/String Bass/Bass Clarinet 2