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Title	Castle of Bray, The
Article no.	9113070
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Suite
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts); + (and); Prtcel (condensed score)
Country of publication	Germany (de)
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Series title	Basic Sound Series
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Composer	Vlak, Kees
Difficulty level	2+
Evaluation level of countries	D2 (German lower level)
Duration	5:20
Additional info/contents	In this piece you can experience the musical visit of the English king to his envoy at Bray Castle in the north of France. Centuries ago, the castle of Bray, located in the North France, used to be the residence of the governors of the King of England. These governors who referred to themselves as vicars came from clergy, they were dukes, counts or feudal lords. In their own realm they ruled and acted like princes. When the king and his entourage travelled in the area, they were guests and the castle, which, for these stately festivities was decorated lavishly. 1) Health Unto His Majesty As the vicar was a member of the clergy, the ceremony of welcome which centered around the King and the Queen opened with a solemn procession. The majestic character of the music conveys this particular atmosphere. 2) Entrance Of The French Guests The French nobles too were invited. They introduce themselves by their unmistakable merry, sometimes in a frivolous way. While they dance, the trumpeters of the guard, clad in fancy uniforms, sound a festive flourish. 3) Court-Dance Before the vicar arrives, his guests would dance to the airs of a French minuet and savor tasty wine. 4) The vicar Of Bray The vicar of Bray, governor of the King of England, enters the scene in all splendor. The court orchestra pays homage to him by playing a dignified anthem.
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	Format
	Castle of Bray, The (concert/wind band), full score and parts; and; condensed score
	Castle of Bray, The (concert/wind band), full score
	L'Avenue, audio CD

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