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| Topic Started: Nov 13 2004, 12:43 AM (247 Views) | |
| ChEnG Fu | Nov 13 2004, 12:43 AM Post #1 |
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Title of Piece: T-Bone Concerto Composer: Johan de Meij Level of Difficulty: Grade 5/6 Perfomance Time: approx. 24'3 minutes Piece Description: The T-Bone Concerto is my very first composition for solo instrument and symphonic band. It consists of three movements called respectively 'Rare', 'Medium' and 'Well Done'. This work was commissioned by The Kentucky Music Educators Association [KMEA] and was written between August 1995 and January 1996. The first movement was given at the annual KMEA-conference in Louisville, Kentucky (February 1996), Jeffrey Thomas being the soloist. The world premiere of the complete work was performed by Jacques Mauger and the Band of the Royal Dutch Marines, conducted by Maurice Hamers, at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam on March 1st, 1996. In addition to the solo trombone, an important role has been allotted to a kind of chamber music ensemble within the band. This group introduces now and then new thematic material and accompanies the soloist, thus creating a nice transparant accompaniment. The ensemble consists of a double wind quintet (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 french horns and 2 bassoons) plus an english horn and a double bass. Parts I and II are written in the A-B-A form and allow the soloist to display both the technical and the lyrical characteristics of the instrument. Part III at first develops into a kind of neo-baroque style using the thematic material of the first and second movement, and finally leads to a triumphant finale and a virtuoso conclusion. Adapted From www.johandemeij.com |
 
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| ChEnG Fu | Nov 13 2004, 12:44 AM Post #2 |
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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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