Arranging and harmonizing are two activities inextricably linked to the practice of music. It was only towards the end of the 19th century, with the emergence of the genius’ cult, that people began to consider a musical work as unalterable. Previously, music was adapted to the available resources or to the taste of the day. By that time, many composers published reductions of their own operas and symphonies for chamber music.

In the present piece, Caroline Charrière focuses on the popular Tic...