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| ChEnG Fu | Nov 13 2004, 12:44 AM |
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Title of Piece: La Quintessenza Composer: Johan de Meij Level of Difficulty: Grade 5 Perfomance Time: approx. 10 minutes Piece Description: La Quintessenza is a musical approach of the quintessence, the heart of the matter. By focusing a five note motif in a number of variants, De Meij tries to get through to the essence of the musical matter. The core of the composition is a lyrical middle part (Arioso), preceded by an opening fanfare for brass (Introduzione) and a burlesque variant on the same motif (Capriccio). In the fourth part (Alla Marcia) this main motif is only used as an ambient signal, and in the Finale the opening theme is repeated so the musical walk-round is complete. "La Quintessenza" was commissioned by the Carroll County Public Schools (Maryland - USA) and was premiered by the Carroll County All State Band, conducted by Harlan Parker, in Westminster on 28 February 1998. The first European performance was given by the Royal Dutch Military Band (Koninklijke Militaire Kapel), conducted by Pieter Jansen, at the annual Red Cross Concert in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw on 15 May 1998. "La Quintessenza" is a revised version of the composition "Pentagram" (for fanfare band) dating from 1990. This work was re-orchestrated for symphonic band at the commissioners' request. Adapted From www.johandemeij.com |
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