Veni Emmanual - Fantasy Of Abstractions (Concert Band)
David P. Sartor
About this work:
In the tradition of John Barnes Chance's Variations on a Korean Folk Song, VENI EMMANUEL consists of continuous variations on an ancient theme more commonly known as O Come, O Come Emmanuel. The theme is stated initially by unaccompanied Timpani in the Lento introduction, then by the quartet of horns. A brisk Allegro molto vivace begins a series of variations which subject the theme to rapidly unfolding and often abstract treatments. The final fugal variation leads to a triumphant tutti restatement of the theme, and unbridled percussion bring the work to its full-throated conclusion.
Year composed: 1995
Duration: 00:13:00
Ensemble type: Band:Concert band
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Instrumentation notes: Concert Band