Composer

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Percy Grainger

Genre

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Band

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1905 - 1937

Publication Date

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1940

Average_duration

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16:03

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Lincolnshire Posy is a suite for wind band composed by Percy Grainger in 1937. It is a collection of six folk songs from Lincolnshire, England, that Grainger arranged and orchestrated for wind band. The suite was premiered on June 22, 1937, by the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" in Washington, D.C. The six movements of the suite are named after the folk songs they are based on: "Lisbon", "Horkstow Grange", "Rufford Park Poachers", "The Brisk Young Sailor", "Lord Melbourne", and "The Lost Lady Found". Each movement has its own unique character and mood, ranging from lively and energetic to somber and reflective. The first movement, "Lisbon", is a lively dance tune that features a prominent melody played by the clarinets and a driving rhythm provided by the percussion section. The second movement, "Horkstow Grange", is a slower, more contemplative piece that features a haunting melody played by the euphoniums and a mournful solo by the bassoon. The third movement, "Rufford Park Poachers", is a lively and energetic tune that features a fast-paced melody played by the trumpets and a driving rhythm provided by the percussion section. The fourth movement, "The Brisk Young Sailor", is a lively sea shanty that features a jaunty melody played by the flutes and a lively rhythm provided by the percussion section. The fifth movement, "Lord Melbourne", is a slower, more reflective piece that features a beautiful melody played by the horns and a mournful solo by the oboe. The final movement, "The Lost Lady Found", is a lively dance tune that features a fast-paced melody played by the clarinets and a driving rhythm provided by the percussion section. Overall, Lincolnshire Posy is a masterful work of band music that showcases Grainger's skill as an arranger and orchestrator. The suite is notable for its use of folk melodies and its inventive use of instrumentation, which creates a rich and varied sound that is both engaging and memorable.

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