Jan van der Roost
Ponte Romano
Jan van der Roost
Ponte Romano
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Jan van der Roost
- Series Sovereign Series
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher De Haske Publications
- Order no. DHP1002068-010
Description:
This concert overture, which has the air of a symphonic poem, takes its inspiration from an ancient Roman bridge. A massive introduction, a threatening allegro and alternating virtuoso and chorale themes quickly succeed each other. Trombones and trumpets introduce a rhythmical theme which develops throughout all instrument groups. The allegro is characterised by a quasi-obsessive cadence which depicts a Roman army constantly beating time.