Mahler (arr. Johnston) - Urlicht from Symphony No. 2 for Clarinet Choir

An arrangement of the beautiful fourth movement of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. It is possible to substitute a vocal soloist in lieu of the Clarinet 1 part, singing the original material from the symphony. Additionally there is a simple (and optional) one-note glockenspiel part written into the bass clarinet part.

Instrumentation:

• E-Flat Clarinet
• 5 B-Flat Clarinets
• Alto Clarinet/Basset Horn/Clarinet 6
• Bass Clarinet (with optional Glockenspiel)
• Contrabass Clarinet/Contralto/String Bass
• Solo Voice (in lieu of Clarinet 1)