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Title	Fantasy on a Russian Air
Article no.	4035804
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	USA (us)
Publisher *	Hal Leonard Publishing
Publisher's article no. *	HL 04002617
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Series title	MusicWorks Series
EAN (GTIN) *	0884088210533
UPC *	884088210533
Year of publication	2008
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Composer	Vinson, Johnnie
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D2 (German lower level)
Duration	4:00
Additional info/contents	Based on a familiar folk tune, Johnnie Vinson has created an appealling set of variations with an occasional nod to Beethoven, who used the same melody in his Theme and Variations for flute and piano (Op. 107, No. 7). With each variation featuring a different section of the band, this work utilizes a mixture of contrasting meters and styles.
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Programme notes *: The composition "Fantasy on a Russian Air" is based on a well-known Russian folk melody and presents a fascinating series of variations involving different parts of the band. The work was arranged by the composer and offers a mixture of contrasting metres and styles. The folk melody that serves as the basis for the composition was also used by Ludwig van Beethoven in his work "Theme and Variations for Flute and Piano" (op. 107, no. 7). In "Fantasy on a Russian Air", the melody is presented in different variations, with each variation using a different part of the band, thus providing variety and contrast. The composition begins with an introductory passage that presents the theme and establishes the basic mood of the work. This is followed by different variations, each with a different character and style. The variations range from lyrical and expressive to lively and rhythmic, and each variation emphasises the skills and sound of the different instrumental groups in the band. The composition ends with a dramatic and powerful variation that forms the climax of the work and presents the melody in a grandiose finale. "Fantasy on a Russian Air" is a demanding and versatile composition that challenges the band members and delights the audience with its beauty and variety. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Hal Leonard

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