Jan van der Roost
Canterbury Chorale
Jan van der Roost
Canterbury Chorale
- Instrumentation Brass Band
- Composer Jan van der Roost
- Series Inspiration Series
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher De Haske Publications
- Order no. DHP0910329-030
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Description:
This quiet piece with its broad tones was originally written for brass band on request of Robert Leveugle, chairman of the composer's own band: Brass Band Midden Brabant (Belgium). The direct cause was a visit to the beautiful cathedral of the English city Canterbury, in which so many fine compositions sounded throughout the centuries. Later on, Jan Van der Roost rescored this piece for symphonic wind band, exploring the full richness of colours of this formation. Besides solo phrases for several instruments, there are some massive tutti passages making the wind orchestra sound like a majestic organ. By the way: an 'ad libitum' organ part adds an extra richness, colour and power to this piece, making it sound even more broad and grand.