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Title	Ostinati
Article no.	4073795
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Original contemporary music (20th, 21st century)
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	De Haske Publications
Publisher's article no. *	DHP 1115084-010
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Series title	Concert and Contest Collection
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035221686
ISMN *	979-0-03522168-6
Year of publication	2012
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Composer	Van der Roost, Jan
Difficulty level	6
Evaluation level of countries	D5 (German highest level)
Duration	18:57
Additional info/contents	Ostinati was written on behalf of Senzoku Gakuen, one of Japan's most renowned conservatories. Jan Van der Roost presents the entire color spectrum and the complete instrumentation of the wind orchestra. The ostinato idea that characterizes all three movements of this work will capture the attention of any audience. The piece begins with an impressive timpani solo before brass and saxophone enter. The rhythmic pulse remains constant under a fiery, emphatic music. A pentatonic melody gradually emerges as the music loses its fierceness and becomes gentler. The initial ostinati in the percussion return and so the first movement of the work ends in a mood similar to the opening. The second movement is sweet and melodious. It begins with a long section for the saxophones in a minor key. Then the same theme appears in major and undergoes a development; the music builds to a majestic orchestral forte, reminiscent of an organ in its sonority. Then the theme returns in its original minor key and in altered instrumentation to end the movement quietly and peacefully in an E minor chord.
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Programme notes *: The term "Ostinato" comes from Italian and means "constant" or "stubborn". In music, the term refers to a recurring musical figure or phrase, be it a melody, a bass line, a rhythm pattern, or a harmonic progression. Ostinati are an essential element in many musical genres and have a long tradition in music history. Ostinati serve to create a stable and recognizable musical framework that can extend over a longer period of time. They are often used as accompaniment or background to other musical elements, but can also be in the foreground and serve as the central motif of a piece. A classic example of the use of ostinati in music is the famous "Basso ostinato" in Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D major. In this piece, a simple bass line repeats stubbornly over and over while the melodic voices unfold and develop over it. The ostinato bass gives the piece continuity and structure and serves as an anchor point for the different voices. Another well-known example of the use of ostinati is the work "Für Elise" by Ludwig van Beethoven, in which a simple, recurring motif runs through the entire piano part and holds the piece together. Ostinati are found in many different musical genres, from classical music to jazz to popular styles such as rock, pop and electronic music. In minimalist music of the 20th century, such as that of composers such as Steve Reich or Philip Glass, ostinati play a particularly important role, as they often form the central structural element of the pieces. The use of ostinati in music allows composers to create complex structures and textures that can be developed over time. They give the pieces a certain stability and continuity, while at the same time offering space for variation and development. Overall, ostinati are a versatile and powerful tool in musical composition that enables a wide range of expressive possibilities and can be found again and again in music history. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information : De Haske

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	Ostinati (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Ostinati (concert/wind band), full score
	East meets West, audio CD

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