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David Ashley White

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2002

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2:23

Fanfare for Saint Anthony is a composition by David Ashley White, an American composer and professor of music at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. The piece was composed in 2003 and premiered on October 19, 2003, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Anthony of Padua in Baltimore, Maryland. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement is marked "Allegro con brio" and is characterized by its energetic and lively nature. The movement features a brass fanfare that is repeated throughout, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation. The second movement, marked "Andante," is more subdued and introspective. The movement features a solo trumpet that plays a haunting melody, accompanied by the rest of the brass section. The movement builds to a climax before fading away into a quiet and reflective ending. The final movement, marked "Allegro," is a return to the energetic and lively nature of the first movement. The movement features a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency, building to a triumphant conclusion. Overall, Fanfare for Saint Anthony is a powerful and dynamic composition that showcases the brass section of an orchestra. The piece is characterized by its use of repeated motifs and driving rhythms, as well as its ability to evoke a sense of excitement and anticipation.

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