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Title	Promenade (Classical Variations on a March Theme)
Article no.	4072879
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Hungary (hu)
Publisher *	Editio Musica Budapest
Publisher's article no. *	EMB 14841SET
EAN (GTIN) *	9790080305225
ISMN *	979-0-08030522-5
Year of publication	2013
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Composer	Balázs, Árpád
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D3 (German medium level)
Duration	5:55
Additional info/contents	At the turn of the 19th-20th century every town in Europe and overseas with any pretensions to style created in its centre a promenade, a street or square where people could stroll and meet. At a prominent spot on each promenade a music pavilion was erected, and nowadays nostalgia is causing these to be found again in more and more communities. There in the afternoons military, firemen's and student bands played music by Lehár, Fučik and Sousa. Waltzes, marches and pleasant, bittersweet melodies reminiscent of what are seen as the happy, peaceful days before the First World War and the worldwide Great Depression. Árpád Balázs's work entitled Promenade evokes that period with undeniable sympathy and pays tribute to it, but in such a way that it becomes clear to everyone that this series of variations represents a 21st-century composer's reminiscences.The instrumentation itself shows that the composer is very familiar with the period he is referring to, and the possibilities of that time: in the relatively small pavilions there was room only for 'double brass'. The essentially complete woodwind section reveals that similarly to the works for wind band by the above-mentioned composers, this composition by Balázs is open-air music to be played sitting down. Music intended not for marching to, but for a promenade pavilion or rather a concert hall.Wherever Promenade is performed, its great wealth of melodies and extremely colourful instrumentation will ensure its success. Partitur/Score picc, 4 fl1, 4 fl2, ob1, ob2, 4 cl1 Bb, 4 cl2 Bb, 4 cl3 Bb, 2 cl b Bb, 2 fg, 2 sax a Eb, 2 sax t Bb, sax bar Eb - 2 crnt1 Bb, 2 crnt2 Bb, 2 tr1 Bb, 2 tr2 Bb, 2 cor1, 2 cor2, 2 trb1, 2 trb2, 2 flic t Bb, 2 euf, 4 tb - timp, trgl, ptti, tamb mil, gr c
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Programme notes *: The term "promenade" has an interesting meaning in music and typically refers to a musical representation of a walk or hike. The term originally comes from the world of fine art, particularly painting, where it depicts a scene in which a person leisurely strolls through a landscape or gallery, contemplating the surroundings. In the music, "Promenade" is used to create a similar atmosphere of stroll and exploration. Arpad Balazs' composition "Promenade" for wind orchestra, conceived as a "Classical Variations on a March Theme", takes up this term and interprets it musically in a creative and versatile way. The structure of the composition, the "Classical Variations on a March Theme", suggests that Balazs takes a classic march melody as a starting point and then develops it further in different variations and styles. This approach allows the composer to explore the theme and enrich it through different musical perspectives. The use of "Promenade" in the title suggests that the music represents a journey or a discovery that passes through different sonic landscapes. Similar to a walk, the listener can experience different impressions and feelings as the composition unfolds. The "Classical Variations" suggests that Balazs incorporates both traditional and contemporary styles into his composition. This offers an interesting mix of well-known melodies and innovative interpretations that captivate and surprise the audience. Overall, "Promenade" by Arpad Balazs is a fascinating musical journey that takes the listener along and conveys a variety of emotions and impressions. The term "promenade" gives the composition a special meaning and invites you to experience the music as an exploration of sounds and themes, similar to a leisurely stroll through a musical landscape. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: EMB Edition Musica Budapest

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	Promenade (Classical Variations on a March Theme) (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Promenade (Classical Variations on a March Theme) (concert/wind band), full score

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