Interlude to an Unfinished Opera

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Interlude to an Unfinished Opera

Composer: Ito, Yasuhide
Grade: 5
Duration: 7:45
Genre: Concert Band
Publisher: Brain Music
Item No: ORMS-82005
Inventory status: In stock

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Deep lyricism and dramatic excitement fill this mature symphonic work.

Piccolo (doubling 3rd Flute)
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon 1/2

Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1 (div.)
b Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bb Contrabass Clarinet (optional)
Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2/3
F Horn 1/2
F Horn 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium (div)
Tuba (div)
String Bass

Timpani
[Percussion 1] Snare Drum, 3 Tom-toms, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Triangle, Bongos
[Percussion 2] Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Tam-Tam
[Percussion 3] Tam-tam, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes

Commissioned by the Sapporo Wind Band, for its twentieth anniversary of foundation.

The title derives from Ito's 1986 work Prelude to an Unfinished Opera, commissioned by the Tsukuba University Band. Ito quotes many melodies from his prior band works, such as Progress (1979), Evocation (1982), and Sinfonia (1985). This is a mature, dramatic three-part work full of excitement and thoughtful lyricism, reflecting the composer's admiration of Richard Strauss. Beautifully scored music that is not afraid to use silence for dramatic effect and well crafted soli percussion writing. A challenging work that builds to a dramatic climax. An excellent way to open any concert.

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