VOCALISE is the last of Sergei Rachmaninoff's (1873-1943) Fourteen Songs (or Fourteen Romances), Op. 34. Written without words, it was intended to be sung using only a single vowel of the performer's choice. With no words to carry forward a musical idea, Rachmaninoff had to use all of the subtlety, skill, and tools at his command. The long, lyrical melody that is at the heart of this work has given VOCALISE a long-lasting popularity. With the solo customarily performed by a soprano, this flexible Kalmus edition has been arranged by Daniel Braden for solo voice or instrument and string orchestra. Instrumentation: Solo Voice or Instrument: String Orchestra (8.8.5.5.5 in set)