Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 is a tone poem by Richard Strauss, composed in 1896 and inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophical 1883-1885 novel Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
 
The initial fanfare – titled 'Sunrise' in the composer's programme notes – became well known after its use in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Here the fanfare has been arranged by Rob Bushnell for brass quintet.
 
Sheet music available from:
UK - www.brassband.co.uk
USA - www.solidbrassmusic.com
 
 
Difficulty Level: Medium
 
Instrumentation
1st Cornet/Trumpet in Bb
2nd Cornet/Trumpet in Bb
Horn in F
Tenor Horn in Eb*
Trombone/Euphonium (B.C.)
Trombone/Euphonium in Bb (T.C.)*
Tuba (B.C.)
Eb Bass/Tuba (T.C.)*
Bb Bass/Tuba (T.C.)*
Timpani & Suspended Cymbal (Optional)
*Alternative parts