Federico Agnello
Renri
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Federico Agnello
Renri
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Federico Agnello
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Scomegna Edizioni Musicali
- Order no. SCO112116
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Description:
Renri, literally Human Day, refers specifically to a Chinese festivity celebrated on the seventh day of zhengyue, the first month in the Chinese calendar. According to Chinese belief, Renri coincides with the day of the creation of human beings. This event is celebrated not only in China, but also in other regions of Southeast Asia under the infl uence of Chinese culture. To honor this popular celebration, the composer employed the so-called Chinese scale, which is formed by fi ve pitches (pentatonic scale), and effects that recreate the atmosphere of a Chinese temple, where a light breath of air gently shakes some chimes …