Aires Tropicales for Woodwind Quintet
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Our Description
Currently in the repertoire of quintets worldwide, this exciting recital piece’s individual movements also work well for jobs and educational concerts. The seven movements are: Alborada, a slow introduction, Son with an ostinato Latin bass line, Habanera, similar to Ravel, Vals Venezolano, a lively Venezuelan waltz, Dizzyness, an homage to Dizzy Gillespie, Contredanza, an upbeat Cuban dance, and Afro, a rhythmic 6/8 dance over an African ostinato. Doubling on piccolo and English horn. “...Aires Tropicales was the concluding work and the most spectacularly successful.” The Washington Post
Difficulty guide: 8-9
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
Contents
- Alborado
- Son
- Habanera
- Vals Venezolano
- Dizzyness (to Dizzy Gillespie)
- Contradanza
- Afro
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute Piccolo Alto Flute
- Part 2: Oboe Cor Anglais
- Part 3: Bb Clarinet
- Part 4: French Horn
- Part 5: Bassoon
Publisher: International Opus
Publisher's reference: WW5-9630
Our Stock Code: 974974
Media Type: Paperback
