Informationen zu "Teppo Hauta-aho The Volga Fantasy Double Bass Ensemble"
Verlag: Recital Music
Verlagsnummer: RM1079
EAN: 9990093814589
Beschreibung
'The Volga Fantasy' was composed for George Vance and his Mini-Bass Project.
Completed on 23 February 2000 'The Volga Fantasy' is based on 'Song of the
Volga Boatmen', a traditional Russian song which was collected by Mily
Balakirev and first published in 1868. The song has been the inspiration for
many composers including Alexander Glazunov and Manuel de Falla alongside
inclusion in many films and cartoons throughout the 20th-century. 'The Volga
Fantasy' begins slowly and simply, in three parts, before gradually extending
to nine parts, and the song melody is embellished with rolling harmonic
figures which add energy and momentum. The upper parts use the higher
harmonic register, the lower parts play harmonics in 3rd and 4th positions,
and the theme is ever present, in different registers, creating a unique work
which is suitable for all ability levels. Teppo Hauta-aho is a past master
at writing music which is colourful, exploring textures and timbres, and
introduces a number of contemporary playing techniques before the music
gradually dissolves into silence.
