Henry Purcell
Second Act Tune
for Brass Quartet
Henry Purcell
Second Act Tune
for Brass Quartet
- Instrumentation 4 Brass Instruments
- Edition Score and Parts
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Difficulty Level
- Composer Henry Purcell
- Editor Jean-François Michel
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR91495
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Description:
Second Act Tune is a piece of incidental music by Henry Purcell (1659-1695), one of the greatest masters of the English Baroque. Purcell shows here his innate sense of melody, elegant harmonies and fine expressiveness - qualities that made him famous in the London theater of the late 17th century. In this arrangement, Jean-François Michel offers a respectful and inspired reinterpretation of this short orchestral piece, emphasizing the clarity of Purcell's lines and understated charm. The original texture is subtly enriched, giving the work a new dimension without losing its original spirit. Michel's writing emphasizes the nobility of the main theme and provides a perfectly balanced sound for the various voices of the ensemble. The result is a piece that is at once accessible, expressive and full of character - ideal for opening or shaping a concert program. Second Act Tune in this modernized version is thus a lively tribute to Henry Purcell, whose music continues to inspire with its finesse, sensitivity and timeless effect.
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1. Air 1
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2. Andante
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3. Shepherd, shepherd leave decoying
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4. Air 2
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5. Air 3
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6. Tune
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