Name: Ferdinand HILLER | Psalm 43 | for String Quartet (arr. Andrew Lamb) by Ferdinand Hiller String Quartet Digital Sheet Music
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Ferdinand HILLER | Psalm 43 | for String Quartet (arr. Andrew Lamb)
by Ferdinand Hiller String Quartet - Digital Sheet Music

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Title Ferdinand HILLER | Psalm 43 | for String Quartet (arr. Andrew Lamb)

Artist Ferdinand Hiller

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Ferdinand Hiller

Arranger Andrew Lamb

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 27

Arrangement String Quartet

Publisher Andrew Lamb

Level 3

Product ID 1784631

Genre Religious 19th Century

Instruments Cello Viola Violin

Performance Group String Quartet

Product Description

This medium-hard difficulty string quartet arrangement brings Ferdinand Hillers expressive choral work Psalm 43, Op. 181 into the intimate and dynamic realm of chamber music. This adaptation preserves the lyrical beauty and dramatic contrasts of Hillers Romantic style while making it accessible for string ensembles.

Instrumentation
This arrangement is scored for a standard string quartet:
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Violoncello

About Psalm 43, Op. 181
Title: Psalm 43 Richte mich, Gott
Year: 1871
Original Scoring: SATB choir, soloists, and orchestra
Text Source: Martin Luthers German Bible

Hillers setting of Psalm 43 ("Judge me, O God") reflects the psalms emotional journeyfrom lamentation to hopeful trust in divine justice. Written in his later years, the work showcases his mature choral writing, blending homophonic textures with subtle contrapuntal elements.

Arrangement Features
Faithful Adaptation: Captures the lyrical phrasing and dramatic contrasts of the original.
Expressive String Writing: Utilizes the full range and color of the string quartet, from rich viola and cello textures to soaring violin lines.

Dynamic and Textural Variety: Reflects the psalms shifting moods, from solemn introspection to triumphant resolution.

Performance Suggestions
This arrangement is well-suited for:
Chamber music concerts
Sacred or liturgical settings (church services, memorials)
Concert interludes or thematic programs

Ideal for advanced amateur or professional ensembles, this piece offers both technical engagement and deep musical expression.

Rediscover Ferdinand Hillers sacred music through this evocative string quartet arrangement, perfect for performers and audiences seeking Romantic-era repertoire with emotional depth and historical significance.

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