Valerius Variations
Variations on a melody by Adriaen Valerius (1575-1625)
COMPOSER:
Philip Sparke
PUBLISHER:
Anglo Music Press
PRODUCT TYPE:
Set
INSTRUMENT GROUP:
Concert Band
Dutch composer, artist and poet Adriaen Valerius is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern, published posthumously in 1626. Philip Sparke has taken one melody from this collection that tells of the War of Independence with Spain. The beautiful slow
Specifications
Subtitle | Variations on a melody by Adriaen Valerius (1575-1625) |
Composer | Philip Sparke |
Publisher | Anglo Music Press |
Instrumentation | Concert Band/Harmonie |
Moeilijkheidsgraad orkest | Grade 3 |
Product Type | Set |
Instrument Group | Concert Band |
Year of Publication | 2006 |
1st Recorded on CD | AR 011-3 |
Europese partijen inbegrepen | Yes |
Genre | Concert Piece |
ISMN | 9790570291595 |
Series | Anglo Music Midway Series |
No. | AMP 159-010 |
Tiijdsduur | 00:08:25 |
Description
Dutch composer, artist and poet Adriaen Valerius is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern, published posthumously in 1626. Philip Sparke has taken one melody from this collection that tells of the War of Independence with Spain. The beautiful slow melody is followed by a series of lively variations to form an extremely entertaining piece that will bring great joy to all who perform and listen to it.
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