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Title	Commedia Dell'Arte
Article no.	9113170
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Contemporary Music (1945-present)
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band); CB (Concert Band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	Molenaar Edition
Publisher's article no. *	MOL 012271100
Series title	Masterpieces Series
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Composer	Horovitz, Joseph
Difficulty level	6
Evaluation level of countries	D5 (German highest level)
Duration	7:43
Additional info/contents	A short symphonic poem commissioned by the 'Département de Loire-Atlantique' and premiered on 14 March 1992 at the 'Conservatoire Nationale' in Nantes, France, under Piere Delamarre. As the title implies, the work was inspired by the comic theatrical tradition developed in Italy from the 16th century onward, by troups of travelling actors. However, it originated long before during the roman period, and it influenced the much later comedies of Gozzi, Goldoni, Moliere, Lope de Vega, as well as the English Pantomime and the Viennese folk-play of the 19th century. Like many of my compositions, this piece has obvious balletic and pantomimic elements and performers and audience alike, should be encouraged to imagine characters such as Harlequin, Columbine, Pantaloon, Truffaldino, Scaramouche, together with pompose guardians, languishing daughters, serenading lovers and cheating servants. Let the curtain rise ....... Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2 Ob 1,2 Fag 1,2 EsClr Clr 1,2,3 ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Trp 1,2,3 Hrn in Eb+F 1,2,3,4 Trb in C 1,2,3 (BC) Trb in Bb 1,2,3 (BC+TC) Brt in C (BC) Brt in Bb (BC+TC) EsTub (BC+TC) BTub (BC+TC) CTub (BC) KB Perc 1,2,3 Tmp
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Programme notes *: The Commedia dell'Arte is a form of improvised theatre that originated in Italy in the 16th century and is characterized by its distinctive characters and scenarios. This form of theatre has inspired not only dramatic art but also music. In the history of music, there are numerous works that incorporate and develop elements of the Commedia dell'Arte. This report highlights the connection between the Commedia dell'Arte and music, as well as the musical works inspired by this form of theatre. Origins and characteristics of the Commedia dell'Arte The Commedia dell'Arte originated in Renaissance Italy and is characterized by the use of fixed characters, masks and improvised dialogue. The most famous characters include Harlequin, Pantalone, Colombina and Il Dottore. These characters embody certain social types and human weaknesses, and their interactions are often comedic and satirical. The lively and often exaggerated characters of the Commedia dell'Arte, as well as its dynamic and improvised performances, have inspired many composers. The musical pieces influenced by this theatrical form often attempt to capture the spirit and mood of the Commedia dell'Arte. In opera and ballet, the Commedia dell'Arte is frequently quoted and adapted. The works of composers such as Claudio Monteverdi, Jean-Baptiste Lully, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart contain characters and scenarios inspired by the Commedia dell'Arte. In his opera "L'Orfeo" (1607) and other works, Monteverdi uses elements of the Commedia dell'Arte to make the characters lively and accessible. In his ballets and operas, Lully often incorporated characters and comic scenes in the style of the Commedia dell'Arte to entertain audiences. Mozart used elements of the Commedia dell'Arte in his operas, particularly in "Le nozze di Figaro" and "Don Giovanni," where the characters and their interactions are reminiscent of Commedia dell'Arte types. The influence of the Commedia dell'Arte can also be found in instrumental music. Composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev have created works that directly reference this tradition. Stravinsky's suite "Pulcinella" (1920) is based on 18th-century music and is a tribute to the Commedia dell'Arte character Pulcinella. The work combines Baroque music with Stravinsky's modern style, capturing the playful nature of the original theatrical form. Prokofiev's ballet "Le pas d'acier" (1927) contains elements of the Commedia dell'Arte and reflects the influence of this tradition on Russian ballet music. The influences of the Commedia dell'Arte can also be found in modern music. Contemporary composers and musicians often draw on the archetypal characters and comic atmosphere of the Commedia dell'Arte to enrich their works. The Commedia dell'Arte has influenced music history in many ways. From baroque opera to modern instrumental music, composers have used the lively characters and improvisational nature of this theatrical form as a source of inspiration. The connection between the Commedia dell'Arte and music demonstrates the continued relevance and creative richness of this traditional art form. By musically adapting the Commedia dell'Arte, its characters and stories come to life in new contexts, thus remaining an integral part of the cultural landscape. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Wind Repertory Project Wikipedia

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	Commedia Dell'Arte (concert/wind band; Concert Band), full score and parts
	Commedia Dell'Arte (concert/wind band), full score
	Masterpieces for Band #13, audio CD

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