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Instrumentation: |
Symphonic Band |
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Duration: |
9 Minutes |
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Premiere Performance: |
August 18, 1989, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland |
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Performances: |
February 26, 1990, St. John's, Newfoundland |
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April 1, 1990, St. John's, Newfoundland |
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November 20, 1996, Flagstaff, Arizona |
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December 7, 2003, University of Wisconsin , Madison, WI |
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Recording: |
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Sampel Recording on CD: |
The Performance of April 1, 1990 |
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Sample Performance Quality: |
Very Good |
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Commission Details |
Commissioned by the Eastern Music Camp through a grant from the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council |
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A Chorale is a hymn-tune, especially associated with the Protestant Movement in Germany. Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) was an Austrian composer best known for his nine expansive symphonies. In his early career, he made his living as an organist and it is logical, therefore, to find that his symphonies contain many organ-like passages and melodies that resemble Chorale tunes. I have incorporated into my work two chorale-like melodies and some other passages from the Symphony #4, subtitled the Romantic, probably the best-known of Bruckner's nine symphonies. It is my hope that those who perform my work will gain some appreciation of the fascinating music of this nineteenth century composer. The work is dedicated to Paul Woodford and Gerard Walsh. |
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