The Rite of Spring arr. for wind quintet - 1st Tableau 

I can't imagine what the rehearsals were like. and i was absolutely blown away at how the french horn sounded like the strings at 2:17. i'm blown away at how well such a complicated piece sounds with only 5 instruments

For me, what makes this arrangement stand out is the way each instrument is implemented. Using a variety of different techniques, ranges, dynamics, and articulations makes for a much more engaging soundscape. It doesn’t feel like listening to only a flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and horn, but rather a whole assortment of wind instruments. I never get bored of the voices because they change often and are written very cleverly.

Wow! This might be the best arrangement that I have ever seen of the Rite (other the Stravinsky's 4-hand piano arrangement). A piece so complex can be very difficult to arrange for such a small ensemble, but this one really made use of what it had, proving that The Rite of Spring can work on an ensemble that only allows for up to 5 notes at once.

Wow, this is unreal! Fantastic arrangement and playing!

Excellent arrangement and performance - musically precise and expressive (no conductor!) A rewarding listening pleasure, especially for those who know and love this score. 💫

Great arrangement and great playing well done!

0:03 Introduction 2:17 The Augurs of Spring 4:54 Ritual of Abuduction 6:12 Spring Rounds 9:15 The Dancing Out of the Earth

Fantastic!!! Your performances were flawless, and the arrangement is superb!! I recall reading that Stravinsky himself admitted that, upon consideration later, he could have used much more conservative and regular time signatures to notate the piece -- but maybe he didn't realize that he could have eliminated all those annoying strings as well!!

Oh god this sound like an entery orchestra.... WELL DONE!

Fantastic arrangement and playing

It's mind blowing how well the performers/artist here execute this arrangement. ❤

so beautiful!!

Woah I love this arrangement

LOVE THIS AHHHHHH

Wow!!!

Stunning arrangement and performance!👌

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This is just amazing! I am wondering with my wind quintet to play this arrangement. Could you help us with finding the sheet music? Thank you! 😊😊

3:41 ❤

Any Mahler for this formation

Some music is missing at 1:30 😕

i clicked because the horn player is hot

Sure, it's a skillful extraction of the orchestral score and sound. But is the result good woodwind writing? I'm not convinced it is. It's a challenging showpiece for the players, but the skilled showmanship wears out after a while.

You all sound great!! Sheet music available here: jonrussellmusic.com/works/the-rite-of-spring-arranged-for-woodwind-quintet/