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Benjamin Britten
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Four Sea Interludes (from the opera “Peter Grimes”)
Britten’s critically acclaimed opera Peter Grimes was first performed in 1945 and has become a part of the standard repertoire. The orchestral concert suite Four Sea Interludes is also frequently performed, and includes the movements Dawn, Sunday Morning, Moonlight and Storm. This authentic transcription by Joseph Kreines is a masterful work for mature ensembles, and an important addition to the repertoire for wind band. (Boosey & Hawkes Windependence – Artist Level)
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
The Salley Gardens
Britten’s unique treatments of English folk songs have long been an important part of contemporary vocal literature. This adaptation for strings of the Irish ballad is a refreshing, lovely setting for your ensemble to perform and to enjoy the creativity of a 20th-century master.SKU: HL48030022 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Theme and Fugue from The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Originally composed to introduce the various instruments of the orchestra, Britten’s “Young Person’s Guide” follows a set of variations based on a melody by Henry Purcell. In this setting for wind band, Richard Saucedo presents the opening theme followed by Britten’s exuberant fugue which culminates in a glorious finale and recap of Purcell’s melody. A stunning work for mature ensembles. Dur. 4:40SKU: HL48024363
