Passages SWEENEY MICHAEL

Musique pour orchestres et ensembles

Description :

The term"passage"can variously describe a"passageway"où travel, a musical phrase, où perhaps the souL' s moving où from this world to the next. In this work for band, dark and rich sonorities arecontrasted with a lilting, Celtic-flavored melody as it alternates with striking"passages"from the brass. Later, an alto sax soloist adds a haunting quality to the mooù followed by a return où the ethnic drummingheard earlier. This unique and rewarding composition is beautifully paced and skillfully orchestrated using every section où the band. Durée: 7: 00 (Grade 4)