Alexandre Carlin

Shamrock Rhapsody

Inspired by the richness and vibrancy of the traditional Irish repertoire, this work for wind band weaves a sonic journey through three emblematic melodies: The Kesh Jig, Molly Bán and Star of the County Down.From the very first bars, The Kesh Jig draws us into the effervescent energy of Irish music sessions, where the different sections of the band seem to converse in a rousing dance. The atmosphere then changes with Molly Bán, a ballad imbued with gentleness and nostalgia, giving way to a lyrical expressiveness carried by the colours of the orchestra. Finally, Star of the County Down, with its resolutely marked character, closes the work on an exhilarating rhythmic flight, evoking the wild landscapes and indomitable soul of Ireland.At the crossroads of folklore and modern orchestral writing, this piece celebrates the transmission of traditional melodies by giving them a new, vibrant and evocative sound setting.

0 Full Score A3 - 1 Full Score - 1 Piccolo - 2 Flute I - 2 Flute II - 2 Oboe - 2 Bassoon - 1 Clarinet Eb - 4 Clarinet I - 4 Clarinet II - 4 Clarinet III - 1 Bass Clarinet - 2 Alto Saxophone I - 2 Alto Saxophone II - 2 Tenor Saxophone - 1 Baritone Saxophone - 2 Trumpet I - 2 Trumpet II - 2 Trumpet III - 1 Horn I Eb - 1 Horn I F - 1 Horn II Eb - 1 Horn II F - 1 Horn III Eb - 1 Horn III F - 2 Trombone I C - 1 Trombone I Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone I Bb (BC) - 2 Trombone II C - 1 Trombone II Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone II Bb (BC) - 2 Trombone III C - 1 Trombone III Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone III Bb (BC) - 2 Euphonium C - 2 Euphonium Bb (BC) - 2 Euphonium Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (BC) - 2 Bas Eb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (BC) - 4 Tuba C - 1 Percussion I - 1 Percussion II - 1 Mallets - 1 Timpani - 1 Double Bass