Grade 3 SKU: CL.012-1823-01
Concert Band. Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR324 & CL.WFR195). Extra full score. Composed 1985. Duration 5 minutes, 45 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-1823-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-1823-01). A vivid and colorful work for symphonic band, CANZONETTA makes use of energetic rhythmic figurations, and expressive melodic lines to produce a fine overture in contemporary style. Cast in three parts, the warm and flowing middle section provides excellent contrast to the vigor and excitement of the two outer parts.
About Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed
Masterful settings for concert band by the venerable Alfred Reed, these works have been scored to achieve richness and beauty without detracting from the textural construction created by Bach himself. Marvelous educational and program material!