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Title	Folksong Festival
Article no.	3211940
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Potpourri, medley, selection: concert
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	USA (us)
Publisher *	Niel A Kjos Music Company
Publisher's article no. *	WB 472
EAN (GTIN) *	0084027047415
UPC *	084027047415
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Composer	Nowlin, Ryan
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D2 (German lower level)
Duration	7:00
Additional info/contents	This medley of folksong is equal parts Italian and Irish! The work begins the well-known Irish folksongs The Girl I Let Behind Me, No One Can Love Like an Irishman, The Galway Piper, and the unmistakable Irish Washerwoman. The arrangement then moves to a slow and reverent treatment of the Italian melody The Fair Maid of Sorrento, and closes with the rousing, exciting, and immensely popular Italian folksongs: Tarantella, and Funiculì, Funiculà.
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Programme notes *: The sonic diversity of "Folksong Festival": A musical potpourri by Ryan Nowlin The Potpourri "Folksong Festival" for wind band, arranged by Ryan Nowlin, presents a fascinating mix of Italian and Irish folk songs. Through the clever compilation of well-known melodies from both cultures, this work takes the listener on a sonic journey full of diversity and emotions. The opening of the potpourri is characterized by the rousing sounds of Irish folk songs such as "The Girl I Left Behind Me", "No One Can Love Like an Irishman", "The Galway Piper" and "The Irish Washerwoman". These well-known melodies create an atmosphere of liveliness and verve that is typical of Irish folk music. The rhythmic variations and distinctive melodies immediately captivate the listener and set the tone for a thrilling musical experience. After the pulsating opening, Nowlin's arrangement leads into a slower and reverent treatment of the Italian tune "The Fair Maid of Sorrento." This quiet passage offers a moment of reflection and allows listeners to recover from the lively sounds of Irish folk songs. The gentle harmonies and delicate melodies of this Italian tune give the piece an introspective and thoughtful mood. The Potpourri "Folksong Festival" then reaches its climax with the rousing and exciting Italian folk songs "Tarantella" and "Funiculì, Funiculà". These pieces are known for their lively rhythms, energetic melodies and intoxicating atmosphere. Nowlin's arrangement perfectly captures the fun-loving and fiery nature of these pieces, creating a dynamic finale that enthralls and delights listeners. Overall, the Potpourri "Folksong Festival" offers a fascinating and diverse representation of the musical traditions of Italy and Ireland. Through the skillful compilation and interpretation of these folk songs, Ryan Nowlin succeeds in conveying a rich range of emotions and moods, offering listeners an unforgettable musical experience. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Neil A. Kjos Music Company Wind Repertory Project

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	Folksong Festival (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Folksong Festival (concert/wind band), full score

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