Marinus Concert Overture
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Product ID: GM1 CO102
By Dick Blackford
Publisher:
Goodmusic
Arranger:
orig.
Series:
Goodmusic Concert Originals
Line Up:
Symphony Orchestra
Duration:
10:00
Level: 4
Set & Score
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About this item
A seascape scored for full symphony orchestra. A review in the York Evening Press of the first performance of this work said: "Blackford's Marinus concert overture, avowedly nautical, is cleverly constructed, a snappy, syncopated motif framing a gentler mood introduced by the cor anglais. Full-blooded low brass and sweeping strings unite both themes in a powerful conclusion. Instantly attractive, it was relished on both sides of the podium."
Instrumentation
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Cor Anglais, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contra Bassoon
4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani
Percussion (3 players: Snare Drum, Xylophone, Triangle, Cymbals (clashed and suspended), Bongos, Bass Drum), Harp
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass /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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