Description
This violin obligato was written to enhance performance of the carol with voice and piano, such as the widely-used G. Schirmer editions published under the title “Cantique de Noël.” When performed with this edition, the only change needed is the piano optionally dropping a few notes in the interludes between verses to avoid doubling. This obligato is available in four keys (Eb, Db, C, and Bb) to correspond with the keys available from Schirmer.
That said, resourceful players are welcome to adapt this obligato to any arrangement or instrumentation they would like! The part is designed to help each verse to build upon the previous, giving what can sometimes be a rather repetitive three verses extra growth and momentum.
