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Each of the movements of the symphony take as
their starting point forms originating in music
of the 16th and 17th centuries.
The first, an intrada, introduces the main
thematic material (based on the interval of a
minor third) in its embryonic state. As the piece
progresses, this material is developed and
manipulated in a variety of ways. The interval of
the third remains central to the overall scheme
of the work, even unifying the three movements on
a tonal plane (I: F (minor); II: A flat (major);
III: C flat (minor). The internal structure of
the intrada is an arch form: ABCBA, roughly
modelled on the first movement of Concerto for
Orchestra by Witold Lutoslawski, to whose memory
the movement is dedicated.
A chaconne follows ? the basic material now
transformed into expansive solo lines underpinned
by a recurring sequence of five chords (again, a
third apart). The movement?s structure combines
both ternary form and golden section principles
and the chaconne?s continuous cycle of chords may
be visualised as circles.
The final movement, a rondo, bears the dramatic
weight of the entire work, as the underlying
tonal tensions surface. A musical journey ensues,
making diversions through lyrical territories as
well as through more spiky, jazz-flavoured ones.
The aural (and visual) montage is perhaps most
apparent towards the climax of the piece, where
three keys and polyrhythms sound simultaneously
in the upper brass, xylophone, horns, and
timpani. The climax itself combines the lyrical
music heard earlier with the rondo theme, now
presented by cornets and trombones in canon.
The teleological thrust of the movement (if not
the entire work) can be symbolized by the flight
of an arrow, as it steers a predetermined course
towards its target.
Duration: 16:00
92. My AIn Folk
Price: £25.95
Peter Graham?s sophisticated arrangement imbues
this nostalgic melody with sumptuous new
harmonies without altering the essential yearning
character of the work.
A rare chance for the flugel horn to
shine.
93. No Matter What - Andrew Lloyd Webber arr. Ray Farr
Price: £25.95
The biggest hit song from the Lloyd Webber/Jim
Steinman musical
Whistle Down The Wind
which was reset in the American south. A massive
success for the boy band Boyzone and popular
everywhere, the music transfers to the brass band
sonority with ease. Ideal for summer
concerts.
Price: £25.95
You can almost smell the great outdoors on a
sultry summer afternoon in this short idyll.
Ideal for banstand or concert
hall.
Duration: 3:00
95. Northern Festival March - Stuart Johnson
Price: £25.95
Written for the tenth annual Rotheram Primary
Schools? Brass Festival at the request of Brian
Lingley, this march is ideal as both a training
piece and concert item.
Duration: 3:30
96. Norwegian Song - William Rimmer Realised by Elgar Howarth
Price: £25.95
Taken from William Rimmer?s
The Artistic Soloist
? a volume of character melodies for solo cornet
? Elgar Howarth has furnished four of the tunes
with full accompaniment for brass band.
Norwegain
Song
is written along the lines of the great Norwegian
composer Edvard Grieg and requires intelligent
reading, purity of tone and a refined approach.
Price: £25.95
One of the most famous melodies the world has
known!
This
arrangement can be played by any B-flat soloist
so it makes a great addition to the
repertory.
98. October Festival - Eric Ball
Price: £25.95
This majestic march was written especially for
the National Brass band Championships of Great
Britain in 1978. Rousing and regal in style.
Duration: 6:30
99. On with the Motley - Ruggero Leoncavallo arr. Ray Farr
Price: £25.95
This famous aria from
the Opera Pagliacci is popular all over
the world and sits perfectly for the
euphonium.
100. Our Kind of Love - Andrew Lloyd Webber arr. Ray Farr
Price: £25.95
One of the most stirring numbers from Lloyd
Webber and Ben Elton?s emotionally challenging
musical
The Beautiful Game
(soon to be relaunched as
The Boys in the
Photograph).
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