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Title	Or et Lumière
Article no.	9538210
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Contemporary Wind Music (1945-present)
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	Molenaar Edition
Publisher's article no. *	MOL 012229080
Series title	Original Compositions Series
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Composer	Gotkovsky, Ida
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D5 (German highest level)
Duration	15:16
Additional info/contents	Ida Gotkovsky's "Or et Lumière" is a striking example of music's ability to transform abstract concepts such as gold and light into sound. Through her masterful composition, Gotkovsky succeeds in impressively conveying the splendor and grandeur of these symbols. The work is both a challenge for the musicians and a fascinating experience for the listeners and remains a significant contribution to the wind orchestra literature. Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2 Ob Fag Clr 1,2,3 ASax 1,2 TSax 1,2 BSax Cnt 1,2 Flh 1,2 Trp 1,2 Hrn in F+Eb 1,2 Trb in C 1,2,3,4 (BC) Trb in Bb 1,2,3,4 (BC+TC) Brt in C (BC) Brt in Bb (BC+TC) EsTub (BC+TC) BTub (BC+TC) Tub in C (BC) Schlgz Tmp
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Programme notes *: "Or et Lumière" (Gold and Light) is an important composition for wind orchestra, created by the renowned French composer Ida Gotkovsky. This work embodies the essence of light and gold through a rich and complex musical language that captures both the splendor and clarity of these elements. The term "Or et Lumière" suggests a lustrous and luminous quality that Gotkovsky masterfully expresses in her composition. Ida Gotkovsky, born in 1933, is a major French composer whose works cover a wide range of genres, including orchestral music, chamber music and works for wind band. Her compositions are known for their complex harmonies, rich orchestration and deep emotionality. Gotkovsky has received numerous awards and is internationally recognized for her contribution to contemporary music. The term "Or et Lumière" combines two powerful symbols: gold and light. In many cultures, gold and light represent wealth, enlightenment, divinity and grandeur. - Gold: Symbolizes wealth, permanence and splendor. It often represents the divine and imperishable. - Light: Represents clarity, knowledge and hope. Light is often associated with enlightenment, truth and overcoming darkness. Ida Gotkovsky's "Or et Lumière" is a brilliant work for wind orchestra that musically translates the symbolic meanings of gold and light. The composition is technically demanding and requires a high level of musicality and precision from the orchestra. The work begins quietly and mysteriously, as if the gold was first to be extracted from the earth. Woodwinds dominate this passage, supported by dark sounds from the belch winds. Gradually the gold comes to light and is now to be worked on. Here the themes are rich in harmonic twists that reflect the complexity and multi-layeredness of gold. The composition is characterized by its dynamic contrasts and diverse texture. Delicate and transparent passages alternate with powerful and dense layers of sound, symbolizing the play of light and shadow. The instrumentation is masterful and uses the full range of the wind orchestra. Gotkovsky uses the different timbres of the instruments to create a rich and vibrant soundscape. Woodwinds provide lightness and agility, while the brass and percussion provide power and brilliance. The work culminates in a radiant finale that brings together the themes of gold and light in a triumphant and uplifting manner. The music ends on a climax that transports listeners to a world of grandeur and radiant splendor. Often performed by top-class wind orchestras, "Or et Lumière" is a popular work in concert programs. It challenges the musicians both technically and musically, offering the audience an intense and fascinating listening experience. The work is frequently performed at competitions and festivals and is considered a touchstone of a wind orchestra's quality. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Tags: Elements; Earth Fire Water Air

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