Caves of Sacromonte

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Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Xylophone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Percussion 2, Tambourine — The Caves of Sacromonte are located in Granada, Spain. The cave houses are a complex of whitewashed structures that are dug into the side of a hill. These cave houses provided safety for their inhabitants, and also helped deal with the extreme Andalusian sun and the winter rains. Today, the caves are an ethnographic museum, and a must-visit for any tourist going to Granada. The composer quickly captures the sound of Spanish music. An introductory melody starts at m. 6 and establishes the two main themes. The A-section begins at m. 18 with the upper woodwinds and trumpets playing at a fast tempo. Measure 36 introduces the B-section with the low brass and low woodwinds carrying the melody. Measure 49 is a return to the A-section material, but this time the tune is varied for added interest. A long coda starts at m. 57, and the tempo continues to get faster and faster until the final closing chords. The Caves of Sacromonte are located in Granada, Spain. This complex of whitewashed cave houses were dug into the hillside, providing safety for inhabitants and shelter from the harsh Andalusian sun and the winter rains. Today, the mysterious caves remain as an ethnographic museum of a forgotten age. Experience the Spanish-influenced sound of music depicting these ancient wonders.

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