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für Blasorchester / para Banda / for Concert Band
RAPSODIA SAJONIA, its title referring to Josef Bönisch’s Saxon roots (Sajonia = Saxony), is dominated by contemporary harmonies and rhythms as well as conventional symphonic sounds. The calm and solemn introduction features a euphonium solo theme later used by the entire ensemble. The following allegro demands a marked interpretation of the initial theme by all sections. Woodwinds can play the triplets alternately, hence more precisely. In the Moderato (measure 69) the clarinets introduce a second theme, which is subsequently taken by the rest of the band. After a short allegro transition (starting at measure 86) this second theme reappears as reprise in another key and tempo. With fancifully changing meters (3/4 and 2/4 alternating) an even more agitated RAPSODIA SAJONIA comes to an emphatic conclusion.


Grade Level GB: 4-5
Grade Level USA: 3 (Intermediate)
Composer: Bönisch, Josef
Genre: Concert Piece
Performance time: 00:05:00
Publisher: Rundel
Size: A4
Info: Full Score + Parts
Rundel Order Number: MVSR2654
Release Date: 2012