Composer

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Eric Fenby

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Average_duration

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6:46

"Rossini on Ilkla Moor" is a composition by Eric Fenby, a British composer and conductor. It was composed in 1938 and premiered on 22nd October of the same year at the Queen's Hall in London. The piece is a tribute to the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, who had retired from composing in 1829 at the age of 37. The composition is divided into three movements. The first movement, "Ilkla Moor," is a setting of the traditional Yorkshire folk song "On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at." The melody is presented in a playful and lighthearted manner, with the orchestra imitating the sound of a brass band. The second movement, "Rossini in Retirement," is a slow and melancholic piece that reflects on Rossini's decision to retire from composing. The music is characterized by its use of lush harmonies and expressive melodies. The final movement, "Rossini on Ilkla Moor," is a fusion of the first two movements. The folk song is presented again, but this time it is accompanied by the harmonies and orchestration of the second movement. The result is a joyful and celebratory piece that pays tribute to Rossini's legacy. Overall, "Rossini on Ilkla Moor" is a charming and inventive composition that showcases Fenby's skill as a composer and arranger. The piece is notable for its use of traditional folk music and its tribute to one of the great composers of the classical era.

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