Van der Roost, Jan: Canterbury Chorale
score and parts
Arreglo: Concert Band
Grado: 4
Peso: 0.53 kg
Año de publicación: 1991
Editorial: De Haske
Nº de artículo: DHP0910329-010
Nº de editorial: DHP 0910329-010
ISMN: 9790035045404
This quiet piece with its broad tones was originally written for brass band on request of Robert Leveugle, chairman of the composers own band: Brass Band Midden Brabant (Belgium). The direct cause was a visit to the beautiful cathedral of theEnglish city Canterbury, in which so many fine compositions sounded throughout the centuries. Later on, Jan Van der Roost rescored this piece for symphonic wind band, exploring the full richness of colours of this formation. Besides solo phrases forseveral instruments, there are some massive tutti passages making the wind orchestra sound like a majestic organ. By the way: an 'ad libitum' organ part adds an extra richness, colour and power to this piece, making it sound even more broad andgrand.