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Title	Firestorm
Article no.	9247580
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	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	De Haske Publications
Publisher's article no. *	DHP 0920349-010
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Series title	Sovereign Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035045480
ISMN *	979-0-03504548-0
ISMN-10 *	M-03504548-0
Year of publication	1992
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Composer	Bulla, Stephen
Difficulty level	5
Evaluation level of countries	C4 (Swiss 1st class); D5 (German highest level)
Duration	11:10
Additional info/contents	The inspiration for this piece, commissioned by the United States Army Band, came from the War of the Gulf and its constant presentation to the world as a media event on television. The composer wanted to capture the colour and events of war as they were played out on the television screen. Composed as a single movement rhapsody, the work is framed by the riveting sounds of airborne bombing raids, with brass and percussion combining to create a gripping sense of tension. Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2 Ob 1,2 Fag EHrn EsClr Clr 1,2,3 AClr BClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Cnt/Trp 1,2,3 Hrn in F 1,2,3,4 Trb 1,2 BsTrb Euph (BC+TC) Tuba KB Perc 1,2,3
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Programme notes *: Stephen Bulla's composition "Firestorm" offers a striking musical representation of the Gulf War, inspired by the intense visual and aural impressions conveyed by the media coverage of the conflict. This one-movement rhapsody was created on behalf of the United States Army Band to capture and musically interpret the multi-layered facets of this modern war. The work begins with the mesmerizing noise of bombing raids, which immediately draws the listener into the drama and intensity of the war. This sonic representation reflects the mediated experience transmitted through television images and news reports, and highlights the immediate and threatening atmosphere. A central part of "Firestorm" consists of a series of flashbacks highlighting various aspects of the Gulf region before the war began. The first flashback uses a lively melody to describe the bustling activity of a bazaar in Baghdad, capturing the variety of sounds and movements typical of a busy market. This musical scene offers a contrast to the reality of war, conveying a snapshot of everyday life overshadowed by conflict and destruction. The following melodious monologue presents the tranquility and beauty of the Iraqi landscape before war transformed the country. This passage offers a moment of reflection, allowing the audience to appreciate the contrasts between the peaceful past and the present violence. In "Firestorm," Stephen Bulla uses a wide range of orchestral colors and textures to convey the various scenes and emotions of the war and its effects. The composition is not only a musical work, but also an artistic exploration of the human experience in the context of the war and the media coverage of it. Overall, "Firestorm" offers a profound and nuanced portrayal of the Gulf War that impresses with its dramatic musicality and emotional range. Bulla succeeds in capturing both the cruelty and the human dimension of this conflict, offering the listener a powerful artistic interpretation that goes beyond the purely military aspects. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: De Haske

	Format
	Firestorm (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Firestorm (concert/wind band), full score
	Composer's Portrait: Stephen Bulla #1, audio CD  Click here to download individual tracks or entire album at
	Firestorm, audio CD  Click here to download individual tracks or entire album at
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