Paul Dukas
(1865-1935) was a
composer who had little
self-confidence and was
very self-critical. As a
result of this he
destroyed the manuscripts
of all but seven large
and five small works.
Luckily kept what is now
his best know
composition, the
symphonic scherzo
L’apprenti sorcier
(The Sorcerer’s
Apprentice). He also came
very close to destroying
the manuscript of his
ballet music La Peri (The
Fairy). This was however
rescued by his friends.
Thus we can still enjoy
this magnificent fanfare
which was originally used
as an opener for the
ballet. This magnificent
transcription for fanfare
band will make a great
opening item for any
concert.
Paul Dukas
(1865-1935) was a
composer who had little
self-confidence and was
very self-critical. As a
result of this he
destroyed the manuscripts
of all but seven large
and five small works.
Luckily kept what is now
his best know
composition, the
symphonic scherzo
L’apprenti sorcier
(The Sorcerer’s
Apprentice). He also came
very close to destroying
the manuscript of his
ballet music La Peri (The
Fairy). This was however
rescued by his friends.
Thus we can still enjoy
this magnificent fanfare
which was originally used
as an opener for the
ballet. This magnificent
transcription for fanfare
band will make a great
opening item for any
concert.
Paul Dukas
(1865-1935) was a
composer who had little
self-confidence and was
very self-critical. As a
result of this he
destroyed the manuscripts
of all but seven large
and five small works.
Luckily he kept what is
now his bestknow
composition, the
symphonic scherzo
L'apprenti sorcier (The
Sorcerer's Apprentice).
He also came very close
to destroying the
manuscript of his ballet
music La Peri (The
Fairy). This was however
rescued by his friends.
Thus wecan still enjoy
this magnificent fanfare
which was originally used
as an opener for the
ballet. This fabulous
transcription for concert
band will make a great
opening item for any
concert.
Paul Dukas
(1865-1935) was a
composer who had little
self-confidence and was
very self-critical. As a
result of this he
destroyed the manuscripts
of all but seven large
and five small works.
Luckily he kept what is
now his bestknow
composition, the
symphonic scherzo
L'apprenti sorcier (The
Sorcerer's Apprentice).
He also came very close
to destroying the
manuscript of his ballet
music La Peri (The
Fairy). This was however
rescued by his friends.
Thus wecan still enjoy
this magnificent fanfare
which was originally used
as an opener for the
ballet. This fabulous
transcription for concert
band will make a great
opening item for any
concert.
Fanfare (To Precede the Ballet La P. (Set of Parts). By Paul Dukas (1865-1935). ...(+)
Fanfare (To Precede the
Ballet La P. (Set of
Parts). By Paul Dukas
(1865-1935). For Brass,
French Horn, Trombone,
Trumpet, Tuba. Editions
Durand. 22 pages.
Editions Durand
#DF1107800. Published by
Editions Durand