Dmitri shostakovich, one of russian cultures most acclaimed intellectuals who was censored under the dictatorship of joseph stalin, was an internationally recognized composer whose music was in over 100 films. Shostakovich, dmitry all original works compositions and arrangements of this person are still under in canada, the eu, japan and elsewhere and are thus subject to immediate deletion. Concert band composed by dmitri shostakovich 19061975. Finale was played as the cauldron was lit at the 2004 summer olympics in athens, greece. Festive overture festive overture dmitri shostakovich shaul benmeir alry publications the festive overture by dmitri shostakovich was written during a threeday period in 1954 and was performed at a concert at the bolshoi theatre in moscow to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the october. Shostakovich, who actually composed his piece at preposterous speed supposedly in a few. Times change, so comparing these live 2001 performances by vladimir ashkenazy and the. Shostakovich bookends this already overthetop work with a. Rather in the shade of his complete cycle recently released on decca, here we get the ubiquitous festive over. The festive overture is an excellent curtain raiser and contains one of shostakovich s greatest attributes the ability write a long sustained melodic line combined with a pulsating rhythmic drive. The overture, as a musical form, features very little in shostakovichs oeuvre, and the festive overture was brought into existence through a rather strange turn of events. An arrangement i did of dmitri shostakovichs festive overture based on the awesome version performed by julliard at the national trumpet. He walked a fine line and often worked in fear of his life. During the course of his career, he constantly walked a fine line between artistic freedom and the demands of the cultural police.
The festive overture is an excellent curtain raiser and contains one of shostakovichs greatest attributes the ability write a long sustained melodic line combined with a pulsating rhythmic drive. Jun 22, 2011 shostakovich wrote festive overture in 1954 on a commission for the bolshoi theatres celebration of the 37th anniversary of the october revolution in 1917. The festive overture came near the beginning of this period and is as conservative a composition ever to come from his pen. Takeshi takahashi kumamoto horn ensemble series kumamoto horn ensemble 2011 for 6 horns. He is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century, with a. Festive overture was composed in 1954 to commemorate the 37th birthday of the october revolution of 1917. Full of fire and brilliance, this exciting work is the p. Eb clarinet festive overture dmitri shostakovich one measure before 21 to 24 clarinet march paul hindemith b to f husa music for prague mvt. Shostakovich completed the piece in less than a week. Shostakovich then went on to compose thoroughly unadventurous works like the gadfly film score 1955, the piano concerto no. Shostakovich festive overture download free sheet music and. But his strongest composer is probably shostakovich. Festive overture, for orchestra in details allmusic. He is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century.
Students will learn what an overture is, and discuss how music can be used to celebrate an event. Dmitri shostakovich 19061975 was one of the greatest composers of the last century, yet for much of his life he led a dual existence as both a rebellious composer and the musical face of josef stalins soviet union. Festive overture by dmitri shostakovich wind band literature. That episodic masterpiece joins his rousing festive overture 1954. The festive overture by dmitri shostakovich was written during a threeday period in 1954 and was performed at a concert at the bolshoi theatre in moscow to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the october.
It opens with an exuberant, rising fanfare which transitions to a spritely, lyrical main theme at a breakneck tempo. Like beethovens egmont overture and fifth symphony, shostakovich s festive overture and fifth symphony have had hundreds of recordings by some of the greatest conductors and orchestras of the postwar years. Umich symphony band dmitri shostakovich festive overture, op. Shostakovich wrote festive overture in 1954 on a commission for the bolshoi theatres celebration of the 37th anniversary of the october revolution in 1917. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Festive overture dmitri shostakovich 14 to 17 1 measure before 21 to 24 flute march paul hindemith b to f husa music for prague mvt. Alexander melikpashayev conducted the bolshoi theater orchestra. Festive overture played by two bb piccolo trumpets and six bb trumpets. Any other use is not authorized or implied by the u. Dmitri shostakovich festive overture dmitri dmitriyevich shostakovich 25 september 1906 9 august 1975 was a russian pianist and composer of the soviet period. Donald hunsbergers classic edition of this shostakovich masterpiece has already established itself as a staple in the repertoire for wind bands. The following document contains the curricular analysis to festive overture. The clear model is glinkas wonderful overture to his opera ruslan and lyudmila, which combines astonishing orchestral virtuosity and deathdefying speed with instantly catchy melodies.
Concert band sheet music book by dmitri shostakovich 19061975. Print and download in pdf or midi festive overture. After running afoul of the soviet regime with his complex, often dark music, shostakovich responded with symphony no. Inside is my analysis of the piece that includes a lot of information that is vital to knowing the it. The last movement is particularly terrifying, especially the weird, insistent.
Shostakovich festive overture for clarinet quartet youtube. Festive overture sheet music for flute, clarinet, violin, piccolo. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Griping aside, the overture is as jolly and vigorous as anyone would wish for. Shostakovich festive overture score music theory music. These works are also probably still under in the u. In addition to the flowing melodic passages, there are also examples of staccato rhythmic sections which set off the flowing line and the. Shostakovich received the commission for this work literally days before the intended concert a gathering at the bolshoy theatre on 6 november 1954, celebrating the 37th. It was not performed however until the 37th anniversary, when alexander melikpashayev conducted it during a nov. Festive overture, opus 96 music by dmitri shostakovich. Shostakovich festive overture score free download as pdf file. David geffen hall 10 lincoln center plaza new york, ny 100236970. The overture, as a musical form, features very little in shostakovich s oeuvre, and the festive overture was brought into existence through a rather strange turn of events. This exciting and masterful work is a wonderful way to showcase a mature band.
London shostakovich orchestra may 2000 programme notes. Robert hanson, conductor to most concertgoers the name shostakovich first brings to mind that composers. In 1954, shostakovich wrote the festive overture, opus 96. He was born dmitri dmitrievich shostakovich on september 25, 1906, in st. Shostakovichs festive overture as a composer active during stalins regime, dmitri shostakovich 190675 is inextricably linked with the political climate of the time. Festive overture sheet music for flute, clarinet, violin. This didnt mean he didnt have his fair share of runins with the. As a result, arguing over which recordings represent the absolute best quickly becomes ridiculous. Dmitri shostakovichs fiveminute festive overture in a major, op. Festive overture dmitri shostakovich university of redlands. Initial fanfares reflect the patriotic occasion for which shostakovich wrote this overture. University of michigan symphony band michael haithcock, conductor festive overture, op. The user assumes responsibility for obtaining appropriate licenses in conjunction with any further use of ed works.
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