Samuel Barber
Second Essay
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Samuel Barber
Second Essay
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Samuel Barber
- Series Schirmer Concert Band
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher G. Schirmer
- Order no. 50483722
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Description:
Composed in 1942, Barber's Second Essay is a masterwork of concentrated musical drama with a richness of texture comprised of highly charged and succinctly organized musical modules. The opening theme has a definite American flavor. This is followed by a fugal section evolving from simple tonal patterns to polytonality. After an intensely rhythmic third section, all elements are combined in a huge climax and coda which rounds off the work. Expertly transcribed by Dr. George Schneider, this is certain to find its place in the standard repertoire for mature ensembles. Dur: 11:00 (Grade 5)