Themes on a Variation, Op.3 (for Brass and Percussion)

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YOUTUBE excerpt:

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ABOUT THE MUSIC

This work derives most of its melodic and motivic material from the notes G, B flat, C, D and E flat – to which the timpani are tuned.  This enables the timpani to participate in much of the melodic material that emerges from the given notes.

The most prominent theme to emerge can best be heard on the two solo glockenspiels – this theme itself being a variation of the old English carol, "This is the truth sent from above".

The work is scored for 2 trumpets, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba (in C), timpani and 2 percussion (9 players in total).  Separate transposing parts are available for each of the instruments.

Duration: ca.14 mins.

 

CONDUCTOR’S NOTE

Special attention should be paid to when mutes are in (“con sord.”) and out (“naturale”) in the brass instruments.

The final section must not drag, but have a fierce sense of ongoing purpose.

 

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Details

Year
Publisher
Wirripang
Minutes
14

Recordings

Notes
For Brass and Percussion
Date published
2007
Date recorded
2005
Performers
Brass and Percussion players of the Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra / Robert Ian Winstin
Recording format id
6713
Record company
ERM (Editions de la Rue Margot), "Masterworks of the New Era", Vol.8, ERM 6713 [CD] (UPC Code: 607221-671325)
Title
Masterworks of the New Era, Vol.8
Venue
National Radio Studio of Ukraine, Kiev (July, 2005)