Fantasies on a Theme by Haydn
From Wind Repertory Project
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General Info
Year: 1963
Duration: 14:30
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Edward Marks Music Corp.
Cost: Unknown
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Eb Soprano Clarinet
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
Bb Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone I-II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Cornet (in Bb) I-II-III
Trumpet (in Bb) I-II
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Cymbal (suspended)
- Glockenspiel
- Snare Drum
- Tambourine
- Tubular Bells
- Woodblock
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This work for band is based on a theme from a composition for piano by Joseph Haydn. The subtly conceived theme, I concluded, offered an opportunity to fantasize in the musical language of today.
The three movements are a constantly varied examination of Haydn's basic idea. The bubbling humor of the first and third fantasies flank a second which is intensely lyric. In the final sense, it is my homage to a composer who will always remain contemporary.
This work was commissioned by the MSBOA and dedicated to Mr. Leonard Falcone, Director of Bands at Michigan State University, upon his retirement, in recognition of devoted service to music, to education, and to his colleagues.
Program Note by Norman Dello Joio
Commercial Discography
State Ratings
- Florida: VI
- Texas: V
Recent Performances
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- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wind Symphony (Jim Colonna, conductor) - 23 November 2008.
Additional Works for Winds by this Composer
Additional References
- Blocker, L., Cramer, R., Corporon, E. ,Lautzenheiser, T., Lisk, E., & Miles, R. (1996). Teaching music through performance in band (Volume One). Chicago, IL: Gia Publications.
