Horn 1: e - eb3
Horn 2: e - c3
Horn 3: d - d3
Horn 4: G - f2
Horn 5: e - c3
Horn 6: e - b2
Horn 7: d - d2
Horn 8: G - e2
Horn 9: Bb - d2
Horn 10: F - c2
Creator's Comments
Performance Notes
A performance of the Concertino for 2 pianos in A minor op.94 is easily found, and as this transcription is very close to the original, it is not hard to imagine what it would sound like for ten horns and tuba.
There are some obvious concessions to be made, such as the omission of the tremolo at the beginning (instead just holding the note), and other piano specific passages, but overall all elements are represented somehow. While the key, A minor, is quite comfortable for the horns, with one sharp in the key (omitted by Emerson, and instead placed in front of every F), the range is extreme up top (eb3). There are, however, alternate parts for those passages, which makes them playable even without a few high horn specialists.
The parts are divided in three sections, 1-4, 5-6, and 7-10. There is some overlapping between the sections, but more often than not they are clearly divided. Every part has something interesting to play, though 7-10 play a lot in unison (the main themes in the bass). The other horns are more in the business of covering all the fast piano runs, so this work can be played with six very good players, and four intermediate ones. Hence it is ideal for a good horn studio, or interested professionals.