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Britten, Benjamin: Theme and Fugue from The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

(On a Theme of Purcell)

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Arranged by Saucedo, Richard L.
Setting: Concert Band
Instrumentation: piccolo, flute I, flute II, oboe I, oboe II, clarinet in Bb I, clarinet in Bb II, clarinet in Bb III, bass clarinet in Bb, bassoon I, bassoon II, alto saxophone in Eb I, alto saxophone in Eb II, tenor saxophone in Bb, baritone saxophone in Eb, trumpet in
Genre: Band Music
Length: 28 pages
Format: 23,1 x 30,3 cm
Published: 2019
Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes
Item number: BHI66384
Other reference: BHI 66384
ISMN: 9790051663842
Originally composed to introduce the various instruments of the orchestra, Britten's ''Young Person's Guide'' follows a set of variations based on a melody by Henry Purcell. In this setting for wind band, Richard Saucedo presents the opening theme followed by Britten's exuberant fugue which culminates in a glorious finale and recap of Purcell's melody. A stunning work for mature ensembles.

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