Fantasia for a King

Description

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