Why is First Suite in E flat significant?
The First Suite is particularly important to the later development of artistic music for wind band. Holst wrote it in 1909 for an ensemble that came to define the instrumentation that bands would use for at least the next century and beyond. Oddly, it was not performed until 1920, and published a year later.
What grade is First Suite in E flat?
Grade 3
(Grade 3 Edition)
What instruments are in the First Suite in E flat?
First Suite in Eb
| Binding: | Folder |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Boosey & Hawkes, New York |
| UPC: | 884088029821 |
| instrumentation: | Piccolo-Flöte, Flöten, Oboen, Klarinetten, Bassklarinetten, Fagotte, Alt-Saxophone, Tenor-Saxophone in B und Es, Trompeten, Hörner, Posaunen, Euphoniums, Tuba, Kontrabass, Pauken, Schlagwerk |
| page number: | 300 |
How many military band Suites did Holst compose?
two suites
British composer Gustav Holst (1874-1934) paved the way for modern concert band music. Other composers had written for groups of wind and percussion instruments before (sometimes called “bands”), but Holst’s two suites for military band signaled a change toward the ensemble we now know as a concert band.
Who wrote First Suite in E flat?
Gustav Holst
First Suite in E-flat for Military Band/Composers
“First Suite in E Flat for Military Band, Op. 28a” (1909) by Gustav Holst (Boosey & Hawkes) is written in three movements: “Chaconne” (Allegro moderato), “Intermezzo” (Vivace), and “March” (Tempo di Marcia).
Why is Gustav Holst important?
Gustav Theodore Holst (born Gustavus Theodore von Holst; 21 September 1874 – 25 May 1934) was an English composer, arranger and teacher. Best known for his orchestral suite The Planets, he composed many other works across a range of genres, although none achieved comparable success.
What is the name of the second and third movements of first suite?
There are three movements in the suite: Chaconne, Intermezzo, and March.
How many times is the theme heard in the Chaconne including the inversion?
Movement 1: “Chaconne” time, is based upon an eight-bar melody initiated by the low brass which repeats sixteen times throughout the piece.
What key is Second Suite in F in?
Second Suite In F Op. 28 No. 2: March is written in the key of F.
What did Gustav Holst suffer from?
duodenal ulcer
All his compositions were highly appreciated and made him one of the greatest composers of England. Gustav suffered from duodenal ulcer. Many efforts were made to diagnose his illness but all went in vain and he died in 1934 at the age of 59 after a failed surgery.
What is the difference between passacaglia and chaconne?
The passacaglia would usually be a dance that had a 3/4 time-signature and had associations to male rather than female dancers. The ‘chaconne’, is similar to the passacaglia in as much as its essence is a fiery and passionate one whose origins are also Spanish.