Composer

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André Previn

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Average_duration

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15:46

Movement_count

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4

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Four Outings for Brass is a composition by André Previn, a German-American composer, pianist, and conductor. The piece was composed in 1983 and premiered on May 6, 1984, by the New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. The composition consists of four movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "Fanfare," is a bold and energetic piece that features a series of fanfares played by the brass quintet. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and its driving tempo. The second movement, titled "Blues," is a slower and more introspective piece that features a bluesy melody played by the trumpet. The movement is characterized by its use of chromatic harmonies and its expressive phrasing. The third movement, titled "Calypso," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features a Caribbean-inspired melody played by the trombone. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and its playful, dance-like quality. The final movement, titled "Fugue," is a complex and intricate piece that features a series of fugues played by the brass quintet. The movement is characterized by its use of contrapuntal textures and its intricate interplay between the different instruments. Overall, Four Outings for Brass is a dynamic and engaging composition that showcases Previn's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and musically satisfying.

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