This new work by Johan de Meij consists of a set of metamorphoses on a theme from Tchaikovsky's well-known
Andante cantabile (from
String Quartet No. 1 in D). Tchaikovsky stated, “Never have I been so proud of my creative powers as when Leo Tolstoy sat in the chair next to mine listening to my
Andante, and the tears ran down his cheeks.” De Meij states the theme with a saxophone quartet (joined by oboes, bassoons and clarinets), followed by the first metamorphosis, which emanates from a single tone. A timpani solo forms a transition to
Alla Marcia, in a neo-classical style. The following movement features the playing of tuned bottles, leading into an extensive marimba solo. This joins seamlessly to the finale, a canonic treatment of the theme, leading to a festive conclusion.
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Amstel Music |
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| Pages |
72(07) |
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Ensemble |
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Concert Band |
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Score |
| ISBN13 |
884088111328 |
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| Dimensions |
330x247 |
