Composer

:

Ole Schmidt

Genre

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Band

Style

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Band Music

Compose Date

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1985

Average_duration

:

8:25

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

'Hommage à Stravinsky' is a band music composed by Ole Schmidt, a Danish composer, conductor, and pianist. The piece was composed in 1971 as a tribute to the legendary Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, who had passed away the previous year. The piece was premiered on October 22, 1971, by the Royal Danish Navy Band, conducted by the composer himself. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which pays homage to a different aspect of Stravinsky's music. The first movement, titled 'Fanfare,' is a short and lively piece that features a brass section playing a series of fanfares. The movement is reminiscent of Stravinsky's use of brass in his works, particularly in 'The Rite of Spring.' The second movement, titled 'Elegy,' is a slow and mournful piece that features a solo trumpet playing a haunting melody. The movement is a tribute to Stravinsky's use of solo instruments in his works, particularly in 'The Soldier's Tale.' The third and final movement, titled 'Dance,' is a fast and energetic piece that features the entire band playing a lively dance. The movement is a tribute to Stravinsky's use of rhythm and dance in his works, particularly in 'The Firebird' and 'Petrushka.' Overall, 'Hommage à Stravinsky' is a masterful tribute to one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. The piece showcases Schmidt's skill as a composer and conductor, as well as his deep appreciation for Stravinsky's music. The use of brass, solo instruments, and dance rhythms all pay homage to Stravinsky's unique style, while also showcasing Schmidt's own musical voice.

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