Jan van der Roost
Algona Overture
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Jan van der Roost
Algona Overture
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Jan van der Roost
- Series Inspiration Series
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher De Haske Publications
- Order no. DHP1053750-010
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Description:
This piece is dedicated to all the citizens who live, have lived, and will live in the US town of Algona, who commissioned the work to celebrate it's 150th anniversary. With dark-tinted tones (low drums, heavy brass), this overture begins with a primitive sacred feel, it seems as if centuries-old Indian singing is heard once more. Gradually the sound becomes clearer and brighter as the same theme travels throughout the band in various guises and variants. Imposing tutti passages then give the band the chance to lavishly shine. This bright and catchy overture radiates spontaneous energy and as it features every section of the band all the players as well as the listeners are continually surprised and captivated.