Florentiner March (Grande Marcia Italiana)

Description

Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contra-alto Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet in Bb 1, Cornet in Bb 2, Cornet in Bb 3, Cornet in Bb 4, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bb Euphonium, Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals — Best known for his incomparable up-tempo march Thunder And Blazes (Entry Of The Gladiators), Julius Fucik has another strong contender for that inner circle of marches. Fennell's intention was not for regimental review or street parade but demands interpretation and a stylistic approach. "A great and continuing tradition in American band performance lives on in this music."