François-Joseph Gossec
Marche Lugubre
for Flugelhorn, Brass Ensemble (15 Players) & 2 Percussions
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François-Joseph Gossec
Marche Lugubre
for Flugelhorn, Brass Ensemble (15 Players) & 2 Percussions
- Instrumentation Flugelhorn, 15 Brass Instruments and 2 Percussionists
- Composer François-Joseph Gossec
- Editor Thierry Caens
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- Edition Score and Parts Download
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR76422-DL
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Description:
François-Joseph Gossec’s *Marche Lugubre* is an iconic work from the French Revolutionary period. Composed in 1790, it is characterized by a solemn, serious, and deeply moving atmosphere. Its simple yet expressive melody is carried by a steady rhythm that conveys contemplation and dignity. Dynamic contrasts gradually heighten the work’s dramatic impact. In this piece, Gossec combines the elegance of the classical style with a particularly intense expressiveness. The music was used, among other occasions, at public ceremonies during the French Revolution. Thanks to its simplicity and expressiveness, this funeral music continues to have a powerful emotional impact to this day. A majestic and moving work that demonstrates Gossec’s ability to create music that is both accessible and deeply expressive.