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Title	Martenizza (Spring Overture)
Article no.	9463610
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Overture (original composition)
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 0940552-010
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035046814
ISMN *	979-0-03504681-4
ISMN-10 *	M-03504681-4
Year of publication	1994
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Composer	Swerts, Piet
Difficulty level	5
Evaluation level of countries	D4 (German upper level)
Duration	5:07
Additional info/contents	‘Martenizza’ is the Bulgarian word for the month March. This work describes an old custom in Bulgaria introduced to the composer was through Ivo Stoykov, a Bulgarian acquaintance. In accordance with tradition good friends give each other a number of white and red pennants on the 1st of March. When a stork has been spotted for the first time in March, the pennants are hung in a tree, and one can make a wish. According to the custom, friends wish each other health and happiness for the coming year.
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Programme notes *: The month of March has a rich meaning and diverse presence in the world of music. As a transition from winter to spring, March brings with it a wealth of emotions, renewal and hope expressed in various musical works. In many cultures, March is associated with celebrations, festivals and religious traditions recorded in music. One of the most famous musical works celebrating March is the "March" from Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons." This piece, part of the Spring Concert, conveys the dynamism and awakening of nature that accompany the month of March. In classical music, March also finds its place in various works and compositions. Composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven have written pieces that embody the spirit of spring and the hope for new beginnings and growth. Bach's "Matthew Passion" and Beethoven's "Spring Sonata" are just two examples of compositions that capture the mood of March. Overall, the month of March is a time of renewal, departure and hope, which is taken up and celebrated in various musical works. From classical music to folk music to pop music, there are a variety of pieces that capture the mood and meaning of this month and translate it into the world of music. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: DeHaske Tags: Seasons and times of day

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