Serenade for Winds - MVSR5295 | Musica

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 295
(Woodwind Quintet - Flute / Oboe / Clarinet / Horn / Bassoon)

Content:
1. Moderato - 2. Lento ma non troppo - 3. Sostenuto - 4. Adagio - 5. Allegro vivace

Born in 1927 in Prague, Pavel Stanék finished his studies at the conservatory there in 1950, and from then until 1954 was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he led the Central Band of the Ministry of the Interior as director and artistic leader almost for almost six years. From 1961 to 1963 he was conductor of the light opera theatre "Na Fidlovacce" and in 1963 became director of the Ostrava Radio Orchestra, until 1990. From this period he was often sought as a guest conductor. Despite his open-mindedness regarding to many genres of modern music, including jazz, Stanék's composing activities remain devoted to his native Bohemia. This is where his roots lie, and the almost inexhaustible wealth of melodies which influenced Dvorák and Smetana forms the basis of his music. Besides numerous works for concert band Stanék composes wonderful pieces for chamber wind ensembles, his unique tonal language shown to advantage. "Serenade for Winds" is a varied piece in five movements for woodwind quintet.

Set of Parts:
Score
Flute
Oboe
bb Clarinet
F Horn
Bassoon