Fantasia for a King

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass, Mallet Percussion, Vibraphone, Marimba, Bells, Xylophone, Chime, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-tom, Bass Drum, Tambourine, Triangle, Percussion 2, Triangle, Cabasa, Crash Cymbals, Bones, Finger Cymbals, Wood Block — Brilliantly scored and cleverly constructed, this treatment of the familiar Christmas Carol “Good King Wenceslas” is symphonic in scope and breadth. As usual with Thurston, the harmonies re sophisticated and rhythmic interest is maintained with shifting meters and accents. Every player seems to get a variant of the tune to play and the scoring a is expert and witty throughout. Duration: 4’20” Keys: Eb, Ab Range: Trumpet – A; Horn – F; Trombone – G