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.

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

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!

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

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

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!!

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

Great arrangement and great playing well done!

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

Fantastic arrangement and playing

Woah I love this arrangement

so beautiful!!

LOVE THIS AHHHHHH

Wow!!!

Stunning arrangement and performance!👌

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3:41 ❤

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! 😊😊

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/