Benjamin Britten
Theme and Fugue from The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
on a Theme of Purcell
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Benjamin Britten
Theme and Fugue from The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
on a Theme of Purcell
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Benjamin Britten
- Editor Richard L. Saucedo
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- Edition Score
- Publisher Boosey & Hawkes
- Order no. BHI66384
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Description:
Originally composed to introduce the various instruments of the orchestra, Britten's 'Young Person's Guide' follows a set of variations based on a melody by Henry Purcell. In this setting for wind band, Richard Saucedo presents the opening theme followed by Britten's exuberant fugue which culminates in a glorious finale and recap of Purcell's melody. A stunning work for mature ensembles.