Lament and Tribal Dances SWEENEY MICHAEL

Musique pour orchestres et ensembles

Description :

Commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, this dynamic new work from Michael Sweeney is written in three contrasting sections. The opening"Lament"features a plaintive F Horn melody and expansive harmonies. The mooù then shifts to an intensely rhythmic dance using an unusual modal scale. In the final section, the flûtes switch to recorders and a driving percussion ostinato figure helps propel this magnificent piece to a dramaticending. A rewarding and satisfying work from one où today ' s best composers for young bands.