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Title	A Prelude to Applause
Article no.	9001610
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	Musica Mundana Publishers
Publisher's article no. *	MM 9204Ha
Delivery publisher *	HAFABRA Music Louis Martinus
Year of publication	1992
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Composer	Mashima, Toshio
Difficulty level	4+
Evaluation level of countries	D4 (German upper level)
Duration	6:50
Additional info/contents	The music starts with a fanfare and is filled with hope and admiration. The theme then expresses the fear of young days, played by a solo clarinet and the flutes. The second theme is an expression of friendship and trust that dispels fear.
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Programme notes *: Acclaimed Japanese composer Toshio Mashima's composition "A Prelude to Applause" takes listeners on an emotional journey that ranges from fanfare-like splendor to delicate expressions of fear and finally to a radiant theme of friendship. This musical tale unfolds with a masterful blend of orchestral splendor and heartfelt emotion. The overture begins with a powerful fanfare that announces the start of the piece like a musical curtain. This festive start fills the air with an atmosphere of expectation and hope, as if the curtain were rising on a momentous event. The first theme, played by solo clarinet and flutes, takes listeners on an introspective journey into the fear of one's younger days. The gentle sounds of the clarinet and flutes give this section a delicate and thoughtful quality, while the melody sensitively captures the insecurities and fears of young years. Here, Mashima cleverly uses the timbres of these instruments to create a more intimate connection. As the piece progresses, the darkness of fear is dispelled by the appearance of the second theme. An expression of friendship and trust sounds, carried by the brass. The lively melodies and harmonic progressions express a triumphant victory over fear, while the entire orchestra in harmonious unity conveys the message of cohesion and positive energy. The climax of the piece reaches a glorious peak as the fanfare returns from the opening and the music culminates in a triumphant wave of sound culmination. Here the initial hope is fulfilled and the audience is invited to a round of applause that honors not only the musical splendor but also the emotional journey. Toshio Mashima's "A Prelude to Applause" is not only a musical masterpiece, but also a profound tale of emotions that leads from fear to friendship. With every chord and melody, this composition reminds us that music is not just sounds, but also a powerful language capable of expressing the multifaceted emotions of human life. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Musica Mundana/HaFaBra Music

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	A Prelude to Applause (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	A Prelude to Applause (concert/wind band), full score
	A Prelude to Applause, audio CD  out of print
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