Symphonie de Paris by Serge Lancen Concert Band - Sheet Music

SKU: ML.011321100

This composition, written in 1973, was commissioned by the French Ministry of Cultural Affairs and is dedicated to Désiré Dondeyne who premiered it with the 'Musique des Gardiens de la Paix' at the Paris ‘Palais des Congrès' on 27 February 1975. The piece was recorded in 1994 by the 'Orchestre d'Harmonie de la Police Nationale' (National Police Band) conducted by Pierre Bigot. Serge Lancen included the following text with the score: 'The Symphonie de Paris is a musical walk through the capital. Once the visitor has arrived, the composition evokes successively: the familiar cheerfulness of the popular quarters, the hustle and bustle of the great boulevards, the mysterious elegance of the Champs Elysées, the poetic charm of the banks of the river Seine, the impressive Notre-Dame cathedral looking in the mirror of the Seine. Then we have the 'Rive Gauche' (Left bank): the young and dynamic ‘Latin Quarter', 'Saint-Germain-des-Prés' an ideal place to stroll. The walk ends near the Eiffel Tower and during the ascension we really discover Paris with its monuments, its avenues, the meanders of the Seine. Finally we enjoy the unique sight of the entire city perspective.'

This composition, written in 1973, was commissioned by the French Ministry of Cultural Affairs and is dedicated to Désiré Dondeyne who premiered it with the 'Musique des Gardiens de la Paix' at the Paris ‘Palais des Congrès' on 27 February 1975. The piece was recorded in 1994 by the 'Orchestre d'Harmonie de la Police Nationale' (National Police Band) conducted by Pierre Bigot. Serge Lancen included the following text with the score: 'The Symphonie de Paris is a musical walk through the capital. Once the visitor has arrived, the composition evokes successively: the familiar cheerfulness of the popular quarters, the hustle and bustle of the great boulevards, the mysterious elegance of the Champs Elysées, the poetic charm of the banks of the river Seine, the impressive Notre-Dame cathedral looking in the mirror of the Seine. Then we have the 'Rive Gauche' (Left bank): the young and dynamic ‘Latin Quarter', 'Saint-Germain-des-Prés' an ideal place to stroll. The walk ends near the Eiffel Tower and during the ascension we really discover Paris with its monuments, its avenues, the meanders of the Seine. Finally we enjoy the unique sight of the entire city perspective.'

Cette oeuvre, écrite en 1973, a été commandée par le Ministère des Affaires Culturelles. Elle est dédiée à Désiré Dondeyne qui l'a créée avec la Musique des Gardiens de la Paix au Palais des Congrès à Paris le 27 février 1975 et fut enregistrée sur disque en 1984 par l'Orchestre d'Harmonie de la Police Nationale, sous la direction de Pierre Bigot. Serge Lancen a écrit le texte suivant pour accompagner l'oeuvre : 'La Symphonie de Paris' est une promenade musicale à travers la capitale. Après l'approche de la grande ville, l'oeuvre évoque successivement : la familière gaîté des quartiers populaires, les Grands Boulevards à folle animation, l'élégance mystérieuse des Champs-Elysées, le charme poétique des bords de la Seine, la somptuosité de Notre-Dame se mirant dans les eaux. Puis vient la Rive Gauche : le jeune et dynamique Quartier Latin, Saint-Germain-des-Prés où il fait bon flâner. La promenade s'achève aux pieds de l'impressionnante Tour Eiffel. Au cours de son ascension, on redécouvre Paris, ses monuments, ses avenues, les méandres de la Seine. Enfin, s'offre à la vue éblouie, la perspective de la ville entière.

This composition, written in 1973, was commissioned by the French Ministry of Cultural Affairs and is dedicated to Désiré Dondeyne who premiered it with the 'Musique des Gardiens de la Paix' at the Paris ‘Palais des Congrès' on 27 February 1975. The piece was recorded in 1994 by the 'Orchestre d'Harmonie de la Police Nationale' (National Police Band) conducted by Pierre Bigot. Serge Lancen included the following text with the score: 'The Symphonie de Paris is a musical walk through the capital. Once the visitor has arrived, the composition evokes successively: the familiar cheerfulness of the popular quarters, the hustle and bustle of the great boulevards, the mysterious elegance of the Champs Elysées, the poetic charm of the banks of the river Seine, the impressive Notre-Dame cathedral looking in the mirror of the Seine. Then we have the 'Rive Gauche' (Left bank): the young and dynamic ‘Latin Quarter', 'Saint-Germain-des-Prés' an ideal place to stroll. The walk ends near the Eiffel Tower and during the ascension we really discover Paris with its monuments, its avenues, the meanders of the Seine. Finally we enjoy the unique sight of the entire city perspective.'

Instrumentation
1 Condensed Score
1 Piccolo I
4 Flute I
4 Flute II
1 Oboe I
1 Oboe II
1 English Horn
2 Bassoon I + II
1 Clarinet Eb
1 Clarinet Eb II
2 Clarinet Solo I
2 Clarinet Solo II
4 Clarinet II
4 Clarinet III
2 Clarinet 1A
2 Clarinet 1B
1 Alto Clarinet Eb
1 Bass Clarinet
2 Alto Saxophone I
2 Alto Saxophone II
1 Tenor Saxophone I
1 Tenor Saxophone II
1 Baritone Saxophone
1 Bass Saxophone
1 Flugelhorn I
1 Flugelhorn II
2 Cornet I
2 Cornet II
2 Trumpet I
2 Trumpet II
2 Trumpet III
1 Horn I Eb
1 Horn I F
1 Horn II Eb
1 Horn II F
2 Horn III + IV Eb
2 Horn III + IV F
2 Trombone I C
1 Trombone I Bb (TC)
1 Trombone I Bb (BC)
2 Trombone II C
1 Trombone II Bb (TC)
1 Trombone II Bb (BC)
2 Trombone III C
1 Trombone III Bb (TC)
1 Trombone III Bb (BC)
2 Baritone Bb (TC)
2 Euphonium C
2 Euphonium Bb (BC)
2 Euphonium Bb (TC)
2 Bas Bb (TC)
2 Bas Bb (BC)
2 Bas Eb (TC)
2 Bas Eb (BC)
4 Tuba I + II C
2 Percussion I
2 Percussion II
1 Timpani.