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Title	Under the Willow Tree
Article no.	4119239
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
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Year of publication	2024
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Composer	Moitzi, Florian
Difficulty level	3+
Duration	8:40
Additional info/contents	"Under the Willow Tree" is an enchanting and profound orchestral composition that tells the story of a daydreamer who finds strength in nature beneath a majestic weeping willow. The composition begins with somber cluster chords and unusual chord changes that create a melancholy mood. Optional singing wine glasses add to the atmosphere and give the piece a unique sonic texture. A short, pithy motif appears several times, always ending in a cluster chord, before returning later as part of a secondary melody. The passionate main melody sounds out, accompanied by descending lines that reflect the daydreamer's deep thoughts. New instruments are added on the repeat in C, and the faster tempo symbolizes the wind gently brushing through the leaves of the weeping willow. A lovely melody in a major key provides a stark contrast to the previous melancholy mood, bringing light and hope to the music. After a quiet transition, the main melody returns in a minor key, accompanied by complex polyphonic counter-voices that intensify the passion. In section F, the main melody is heard several times in inversion in a fugato section, reflecting the complexity of the daydreamer's feelings. A transition in which the main motif appears several times in an extended form leads to a majestic revival of the secondary theme in major in section B. Here the sun peeks through the leaves and the daydreamer enjoys the peaceful and healing atmosphere under the tree. This section is intended to evoke positive emotions and illustrate the healing power of nature. A breath of wind increases the intensity of the music. The daydream ends abruptly with the cracking of the tree trunk caused by the wind. This is illustrated by choppy quarter notes. The main theme briefly appears again in a minor key before surprisingly modulating to major. The composition ends positively with an uplifting chorale in which a solo clarinet floats above the main melody. A solo flute joins in later, and the daydreamer leaves the idyll under the weeping willow, strengthened by the power of nature. "Under the Willow Tree. The Healing Power of Nature" touches listeners with its skilful combination of passionate melodies and deeply melancholic accompaniments. The polyphonic structure and dramatic changes between minor and major, slow and fast tempos, and simple and complex textures create a musical experience that is both comforting and thought-provoking."
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	Under the Willow Tree (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Under the Willow Tree (concert/wind band), full score

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