Beethoven – Fidelio
Orchestral Arrangement / Reduction for 12-17 players
Instrumentation:
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Horn 1
Horn 2
Trumpet/Flugelhorn*
Timpani**
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola***
Cello
Bass
Strings ideal minimum – 3 x 1st Vln, 2 x 2nd Vln, 2 x Vla, 1 x Cello, 1 x Bass, but will work with single strings.
* Flugelhorn is optional
** Timpani can be omitted
*** Viola part has some divisi – Desirable but not essential
