MASSENET, Jules (1842-1912)
MEDITATION from Thais
Concert Cameos Series GMCA016
Catalogue Number: GMCA016
Difficulty level: D What's this?
ISMN: 9790222224650
Orchestration
Solo Violin or Flute
2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons , 2 Horns in F, Timpani, Harp (or Piano)
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola , Cello, Bass)
Massenet's opera "Thais" was first performed in 1894 at the Paris opera. The opera itself was not particularly well received but the "Meditation" found instant success particularly with violinists. The solo part is only really suitable for a violin or perhaps a flute.
Duration: 5 minutes
A PACK comprises an A4 sized full score plus a complete set of parts including the solo parts and strings 4/4/3/4/2.
Solo Violin or Flute
2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons , 2 Horns in F, Timpani, Harp (or Piano)
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola , Cello, Bass)
Massenet's opera "Thais" was first performed in 1894 at the Paris opera. The opera itself was not particularly well received but the "Meditation" found instant success particularly with violinists. The solo part is only really suitable for a violin or perhaps a flute.
Duration: 5 minutes
A PACK comprises an A4 sized full score plus a complete set of parts including the solo parts and strings 4/4/3/4/2.

