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Title	Scenes from an English Landscape
Article no.	4013714
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	United Kingdom (uk)
Publisher *	G & M Brand Publications Ltd.
Publisher's article no. *	GM 10242
Year of publication	2002
Composer	Gorb, Adam
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	D4 (German upper level)
Duration	4:20
Additional info/contents	"Scenes from an English Landscape" is a brief nostalgic tone poem taking its inspiration from visions of rural England as depicted in the paintings of John Constable, the novels of Thomas Hardy and the music of Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams. I imagined a community of villagers coming out of church and filling a village square with their vibrant presence. A chorale like theme is stated in the brass and then taken up at three times the tempo in the woodwinds. At the end of the work both versions of the theme are stated together to bring the piece to a triumphant climax. Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2 Ob 1,2 Fag 1,2 Clr 1,2,3 AClr BClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Cnt 1,2,3 Trp 1,2 Hrn in F 1,2,3,4 Trb 1,2,3 Euph Tuba KB Tmp Perc 1,2,3: -BD -SuCym -SD -Tmb -Trng -RGlk -Xyl
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Programme notes *: "Scenes from an English Landscape" for wind orchestra by Adam Gorb Adam Gorb, born in 1958 in Cardiff, Wales, is a respected composer who is particularly known for his works for wind orchestra. His composition "Scenes from an English Landscape" is a striking work that captures the beauty and diversity of the English landscape in musical form. This composition was created by Gorb in 2000 and reflects his deep connection with English culture and nature. The music imagines a small village nestled in the rolling hills and lush meadows of the English countryside as captured in the paintings of John Constable. The village, with its honey-coloured stone cottages, thatched roofs and well-tended cottage gardens, exudes a timeless calm and serenity. The village church, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, stands proudly on a hill and looks out over the sprawling fields and hedgerows. Its old stone walls and colourful leaded glass windows glow in the soft light of the morning sun. Every Sunday, villagers gather here, surrounded by centuries-old oak and chestnut trees, their leaves gently rustling in the wind. After the service, villagers fill the village square, a place full of life and community. Children play happily and happily, while adults stand in groups, chatting and exchanging news. A small market stall offers fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and local honey. The sounds of laughter and cheerful conversation fill the air, mixed with the scent of freshly baked bread and blooming roses. In the distance, fields stretch to the horizon, punctuated by winding paths and ancient dry stone walls that divide the land into geometric patterns. Sheep graze peacefully in the lush meadows, and the occasional soft tinkling of their bells can be heard. A babbling brook winds its way through the valley, lined with wild flowers and tall grasses that sway gently in the breeze. The music of Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams resonates in people's hearts. Holst's "St. Paul's Suite" and Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" capture the essence of the landscape, the pastoral beauty and the understated but consistent rhythm of rural life. The music seems to penetrate the landscape, bringing it to life and creating a deep connection between man and nature. Adam Gorb uses a variety of musical techniques and styles in "Scenes from an English Landscape" to portray the different facets of the English landscape and rural life. The composition is rich in contrast and offers the wind orchestra numerous opportunities to showcase its technical and tonal skills. The music skillfully shifts between different tempos, dynamics and expressions to create a vibrant and layered soundscape. The work has established itself as a major work in the wind orchestra repertoire. The composition is valued for its musical diversity and its ability to impressively portray the beauty and character of the English landscape. The various movements offer a rich palette of moods and musical impressions that appeal to both musicians and listeners alike. "Scenes from an English Landscape" by Adam Gorb is a masterpiece that captures the natural and cultural beauty of England in musical form. Through the skillful use of various musical styles and moods, Gorb succeeds in creating a vivid and evocative soundscape of the English landscape. The composition is an outstanding example of Gorb's ability to convey emotional depth and cultural resonance through music. This work is a valuable addition to the wind orchestra repertoire and a lasting testament to Gorb's compositional skills. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: G & M Brand Wind Repertory Project Tags: Countries and cities travels

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	Scenes from an English Landscape (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Scenes from an English Landscape (concert/wind band), full score

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