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Dances of the Dead
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Large Ensemble Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Oboe, Piano, Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1471488
Composed by Robert A. Howard. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Classical, Contemporary, Halloween, Thriller. 67 pages. Robert A. Howard #1049261. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1471488).This work aims to depict a common theme of certain pieces by some classical composers: that of deathly or devilish dances, and the like. This piece is an extended single movement structure for a mixed chamber ensemble that is an octet of oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, piano, viola, cello, and double bass. The form is divided into a series of contrasting dances (labelled as Dance, Folk Lament, Jig, Meditation, and Funeral March), all of which are interspersed with differing statements of an ostinato-based 'chorale' idea on the piano. The whole work is framed by an 'intrada', which builds the germinal motif on which the whole piece is based, characterised by semitones and fourths. Indeed, the 'devil's interval' of the augmented fourth has a particular function and significance. The piece actually ends with an 'epilogue', which features mysterious and ghostly reminiscences of the previous main sections.
The title of this work also refers to the episode 'Dance of the Dead' from the 1960s cult TV series 'The Prisoner'. In part, the piece attempts to capture the mystery and atmosphere of the series, and of that specific episode. Indeed, the music's series of related but contrasting sections act almost as an original sequence of dramatic TV incidental music cues. The work is accessible to both performers and audience alike. This PDF document is complete for performance, with the full score provided and each individual part. A piano part is provided, though the pianist may prefer to play from the score.
Duration: 11 minutes 40 minutes.
Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).
Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk
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