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Title	Variations on an Austrian Folksong (O du lieber Augustin)
Article no.	4037370
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Switzerland (ch)
Publisher *	Mitropa
Publisher's article no. *	1808-11-010 M
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Series title	Concertwork Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035034415
ISMN *	979-0-03503441-5
Year of publication	2010
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Composer	Oswald, Gerald
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	A2 (Austrian B level); D3 (German medium level)
Duration	6:45
Additional info/contents	In his work, the composer arranged the Austrian folk song "O du lieber Augustin" (O dear Augustin). The theme of the song is recognisable again and again in varied form and character. Augustin, a balladeer and impromptu poet, is himself named as the author of this folk song. His gallows humour and his attitude to life, that one can survive anything with humour, are well recognisable in the composition. This work was awarded a prize at the Austrian Composition Competition 2010. Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2 Ob Fag EsClr Clr 1,2,3 AClr BClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Trp 1,2,3 Flh 1,2 (opt.) Hrn in F 1,2,3,4 Trb 1,2,3 Euph Tub 1,2 WltStm Tmp Perc 1,2,3 Mlt
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Programme notes *: Markus Augustin: Vienna's legendary urban original Markus Augustin, born in Vienna in 1643 and died on March 11, 1685 in Vienna, was a famous ballad singer, bagpiper, bagpiper, impromptu poet and an outstanding figure in Viennese folk culture of the 17th century. He is one of the most famous urban originals in Vienna, and his legend and his work continue to shape Viennese cultural history to this day. Markus Augustin lived in a turbulent time marked by wars, epidemics and social upheavals. During his lifetime, Vienna was repeatedly hit by the plague and the city was at the center of the conflicts between the Habsburg Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Vienna, as an important metropolis of the Holy Roman Empire, was a melting pot of cultures and the social contrasts between the nobility, the bourgeoisie and the common people were very pronounced. In this environment, Augustin lived and worked as a ballad singer and bagpiper, which made him a central figure in city life. Ballad singers were traveling musicians who performed at fairs, festivals and in inns to entertain the people with their songs and stories. They were often political commentators and chroniclers of everyday life, informing their listeners about current events or presenting humorous and satirical stories. Augustin was known for his improvisational skills as an impromptu poet and his ability to invent spontaneous, often humorous or ironic verses. In a city marked by hardship and misery, he brought people comfort, hope and an escape from the harshness of everyday life through his songs. His instruments, especially the bagpipes and bagpipes, were typical of the folk music of the time and anchored him deeply in the popular culture of Vienna. The most famous legend about Markus Augustin is the story that earned him the nickname "Dear Augustin". It goes back to an episode that happened during a plague epidemic in Vienna. According to legend, Augustin was very drunk after one of his performances and on his way home he fell into a plague pit in which the bodies of the victims of the plague were collected. The gravediggers, who thought he was dead, left him in the pit. The next morning, Augustin woke up among the corpses, noticed where he was and is said to have shouted: "Oh, dear Augustin, everything is gone!" He then took his bagpipe and started playing. His music is said to have invigorated and refreshed him so much that he climbed out of the pit unharmed and returned to the city, where he told his story with humor. The legend underlines both Augustin's vitality and his role as a humorous, indestructible folk hero. Although this story is not historically documented, it remained an important part of Viennese folklore. It was later immortalized in a well-known Viennese folk song, known as "Oh du lieber Augustin," which is still considered a symbol of the ability to maintain optimism and joy in life even in the darkest of times. Markus Augustin was more than just a musician and storyteller; he embodied the Viennese spirit of the 17th century. As a city original, he was a person who enriched the everyday life of the city with his personality, his art and his demeanor. He was an observer and commentator on social and political conditions, but at the same time a symbol of the perseverance and resilience of the ordinary people of Vienna. Augustin's popularity resulted from his ability to provide comfort and joy in a time of crisis and uncertainty. His songs and poems were often characterized by a humorous and ironic tone that helped people endure the hardships of life. As an impromptu poet, he was able to respond to current events and create his art in the moment, which gave him a special closeness to his audience. Musically, Augustin was closely connected to folk music. The bagpipe, one of his main instruments, was a popular folk instrument and reflected the musical traditions of ordinary people. However, Augustin also brought his own, individual touch to his music, which was characterized by his joy of improvisation and his wit. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Mitropa Marx Augustin Tags: Personalities and VIPss Contemporary History and Historical Events

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	Variations on an Austrian Folksong (O du lieber Augustin) (concert/wind band), full score and parts
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