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Title	Castellum
Article no.	4103270
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	Switzerland (ch)
Publisher *	MF-Publications Frank
Publisher's article no. *	MF 25764
Year of publication	2018
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Composer	Bürki, Mario
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	C3 (Swiss 2nd class); D4 (German upper level)
Duration	12:00
Additional info/contents	When the Roman general Munatius Plancus founded the colony Raurica under Caesar around 44 B.C. in the area of the Celtic Rauricans, the city of Rome had grown since its beginnings in the 8th century B.C. into a powerful empire around the Mediterranean Sea. In 15 BC he commissioned the construction of the colony capital Augusta Raurica. During the following 200 years, the city developed into a metropolis with around 15,000 inhabitants. This was not least due to its location: here the north-south connections from Italy to the Rhineland and the west-east connection from Gaul to the Danube and to Rhaetia met the Rhine. In order to feed large settlements such as Augusta Raurica, flourishing agriculture was necessary. Even today, much is still unclear about Roman agriculture. Recent excavations, however, provide an insight into these. For example those in Pratteln: The remains of a Roman estate were found on Chästeliacher in the middle of the 19th century. The name Chästeli is derived from the Latin word castellum, in German "fortified complex". The work "Castellum" describes how one can imagine life at that time: The efforts of the workers in the field, the battles of the Romans against the Helvetians, but also the pompous, mighty buildings and fortifications. No detailed description is consciously given as to where which scene or which image is meant. The composer's aim is that each listener should let his or her own imagination run wild in order to come up with his or her own story about this music. Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2 Ob Fag EsClr Clr 1,2,3 AClr BClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Trp 1,2,3 Hrn in F+Eb 1,2,3,4 Trb in C+Bb 1,2,3 Euph in C+Bb EsTub BTub Tub in C KB Perc 1,2 Tmp Mlt
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Programme notes *: The Roman city "Castellum" rises majestically along the banks of the Rhine, a symbol of Roman civilization and power at the heart of the ancient Roman Empire. Founded in the 1st century B.C. B.C. by the Roman general Munatius Plancus, "Castellum" is a colony of strategic importance that links the north-south and west-east connections of the empire. The city, once known as Augusta Raurica, quickly blossomed into a metropolis of around 15,000 residents and became a center of trade, culture and military life in the region. The location of "Castellum" along important trade routes contributed significantly to its growth and importance. The residents of "Castellum" were primarily farmers and artisans who exploited the rich agricultural landscape surrounding the city to produce food and resources. Agriculture played a crucial role in feeding the population and in trade with other cities in the Roman Empire. The recent archaeological discoveries in the area of "Castellum", in particular the excavations on the Chästeliacher in Pratteln, have provided valuable insights into the daily life of Roman agriculture. The remains of a Roman estate bear witness to the work ethic and know-how of Roman agriculture. The composer's work "Castellum" reflects life in this ancient city, from the labors of agricultural workers in the fields to the military conflicts of the Roman legions against the Helvetii. The music brings to life the pompous buildings and fortifications that have shaped the cityscape of "Castellum". A notable feature of "Castellum" is the deliberate absence of detailed description in the music. The composer invites listeners to use their own imagination to imagine stories and images from this fascinating era. This makes "Castellum" not only a musical journey into the past, but also a source of inspiration and creativity for those studying the history of ancient Rome. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Musikverlag Frank Wikipedia Tags: Ancient Cultures Decades and Epochs

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	Castellum (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Castellum (concert/wind band), full score

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