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Title	Welcome Overture
Article no.	4023172
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Overture, arrangement
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Switzerland (ch)
Publisher *	Mitropa
Publisher's article no. *	1403-07-010 M
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Series title	Concert Work Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035030172
ISMN *	979-0-03503017-2
ISMN-10 *	M-03503017-2
Year of publication	2007
Composer	Schwarz, Otto M.
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	A3 (Austrian C level); EJ
Duration	8:45
Additional info/contents	Schwarz composed the Welcome Overture for the reception of the Saudi Arabian team in Bad Nauheim for the 2006 Football World Cup. His piece begins with fanfare-like trumpets to open the tournament, then all the teams enter in a cantabile. A player dreams of victory in the slow andante before the final and the winner are celebrated in monumental fashion. However, the most important message of the work is the peaceful competition between nations and hospitality during the tournament. Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2 Ob Fag EsClr Clr 1,2,3 BClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Trp 1,2,3 Hrn in F 1,2 Trb in C 1,2,3 Euph in C Tub in C WltStm: -Hrn in Eb 1,2 -Trb in Bb 1,2,3 (BC+TC) -Euph in Bb (BC+TC) -EsTub (BC+TC) -BTub (BC+TC) KB Tmp Perc 1,2,3 Mlt Syn
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Programme notes *: The "Welcome Overture" by Otto M. Schwarz is more than just a musical composition; it is a tonal masterpiece that captures the atmosphere and spirit of the 2006 World Cup. This overture was composed especially for the reception of the Saudi Arabian team in Bad Nauheim and represents a ceremonial opening of the tournament. By combining fanfare-like trumpets, cantabile elements and dreamy passages in the andante, Schwarz creates an impressive sound image of the international competition and the festive hospitality. The composition begins with a fanfare-like opening with trumpet sounds that symbolise the opening of the tournament. The festive tones lend the piece a solemn character that marks the beginning of an important sporting event. A cantabile section of the overture follows and is a climax in which the entrances of all the teams are musically depicted. The melody unfolds in an inviting and melodious manner, representing the diversity of nations participating in this global event. Each team takes centre stage musically and the overture becomes a sonic reflection of international unity in sport. The slow andante section takes the listener on a dreamy journey in which a player revels in his dream of victory. The slow, melodious passages convey the emotions and hope associated with taking part in such an important tournament. The overture reaches its climax with the monumental celebration of the final match and the victor. A musical depiction of the triumphant moment lends the work a victorious note and celebrates the sporting success in an impressive way. However, the Welcome Overture not only conveys the excitement of the competition, but also emphasises the most important message of the work: the peaceful competition between nations and hospitality during the tournament. The composition creates a harmonious connection between the different cultures and nations that come together during the World Cup to share their love of sport. Quelle/Source: musicayinfo.net (KI) Information: Mitropa Music Tags: Sports and Athletes

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	Welcome Overture (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Welcome Overture (concert/wind band), full score
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