Symphonic Dances
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Product ID: GM1 CO110
By Dick Blackford
Publisher:
Goodmusic
Arranger:
2 Flutes (2nd Db Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (5 players: Snare Drum, Triangle, Cymbals (clashed & Suspended), Bass Drum, Wood Block, Glockenspiel, Xylophone)
Series:
Goodmusic Concert Originals
Line Up:
Symphony Orchestra
Duration:
19
Level: 4
Set & Score
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About this item
A suite of five movements first performed by the York Guildhall Orchestra in February 2014. They write: It
has become a favourite with the orchestra . . . . it features
beautiful, memorable folk-like melodies, clever use of countermelodies,
some lovely harmonies and colourful orchestration which really make the
piece come alive for players and audience alike.
This work is
derived from my original "Dance Trio" for violin, clarinet and piano.
My aim was to compose an easily accessible, melodious score framed
within the clear rhythmic structures of dance forms. The March utilises all the characteristics of the genre; the main melody in the Sarabande was drawn from an early work for violin and orchestra; the Last Waltz developed from a tune written for my daughter; the Intermezzo although not a strict dance form, is in a strongly marked triple time; the final Reel reflects my love of Scotland and its traditional dances, the slower second subject perhaps captures the majesty of the scenery.
(Dick Blackford)
Instrumentation
2 Flutes (2nd Db Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (5 players: Snare Drum, Triangle, Cymbals (clashed & Suspended), Bass Drum, Wood Block, Glockenspiel, Xylophone), Harp
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass 4/4/3/4/2)
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Composer
Dick Blackford
Dick Blackford was born in Bristol in 1936, moved to Middlesborough and was educated at Aclam Hall Grammar School. After studying music at Manchester University he taught for 36 years before retiring in 1995 from York Sixth Form College. He now devotes his time to composition, receiving many commissions for his music. Dick is a prolific composer and has been so since before his teaching days. His works spread across all forms of music including choral, orchestral and instrumental music. He has always responded to the English pastoral tradition and this influence is evident in much of his music. For orchestra, he has had commissioned two overtures, Marinus and Scorpio, and his Serenade for Strings. Dick's portfolio also includes several concertos; for harpsichord, recorder, piano, clarinet, cello and trumpet and he also enjoys writing chamber music.
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