Composer

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Adolphus Hailstork

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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3:25

'Fanfare on Amazing Grace' is a composition by Adolphus Hailstork, an American composer and educator. The piece was composed in 1993 and premiered on May 23, 1993, by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra under the direction of JoAnn Falletta. The composition is a short fanfare that is based on the well-known hymn 'Amazing Grace.' The piece is scored for brass and percussion, and it features a bold and majestic sound that is typical of fanfares. The piece is divided into three distinct sections, each of which features a different treatment of the 'Amazing Grace' melody. The first section of the piece is marked by a strong and rhythmic brass fanfare that introduces the 'Amazing Grace' melody. The melody is then passed around the brass section, with each instrument taking a turn playing the melody. The second section of the piece features a more subdued treatment of the melody, with the brass section playing a soft and lyrical version of the tune. The final section of the piece returns to the bold and majestic sound of the opening fanfare, with the brass section playing a triumphant version of the 'Amazing Grace' melody. Overall, 'Fanfare on Amazing Grace' is a powerful and uplifting composition that showcases Hailstork's skill as a composer. The piece is a testament to the enduring popularity of the 'Amazing Grace' melody, and it is a fitting tribute to the hymn's message of hope and redemption.

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