Theme and Variations est encore un morceau exceptionnel de la plume d Oliver Waespi l un des compositeurs pour orchestre les plus populaires de nos jours. Un morceau exigeant mais gratifiant qui offre plein d occasions à plusieurs solistes de démontrer leur technique. Theme and Variations est basé sur un thème exploré durant le morceau entier menant à des variations spectaculaires et vives. Quel beau kaléidoscope musical !
SKU: HL.4007849
UPC: 196288105480.
This piece comprises a series of variations on the melody of “Ami, dans cette vie†(“Friend, in this lifeâ€), an 18th century French song. Like the famous poem “Canzona de Bacco†by Lorenzo de' Medici, this song invites the listener to enjoy life, friendships, love and wine while there is still time to do so. The epicurean nature of this text contrasts with a deeply melancholic melody, a contradiction which is explored in the present work. After a somewhat turbulent first part, the original melody is revealed in a serene and pensive middle section which highlights several soloists. In the last movement, the atmosphere is transformed to become increasingly exuberant, like a Bacchus incantation. The piece concludes with a final dazzling statement of the original theme. Canzona di Bacco was commissioned by the Vesoul Municipal Wind Band, who premiered the work on 24 June 2022 at the Edwige Feuillère Theatre in Vesoul (France), under the direction of Mathieu Anguenot.
SKU: HL.4007848
UPC: 196288105473. 9.0x12.0 inches.
