Composer

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Norman Dello Joio

Genre

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Band

Style

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Band Music

Average_duration

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12:41

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Fantasies on a Theme by Haydn is a band music composition by Norman Dello Joio. It was composed in 1963 and premiered on April 18, 1964, by the United States Marine Band under the direction of Colonel Albert Schoepper. The piece is divided into three movements and is approximately 12 minutes in length. The first movement, marked "Moderato," begins with a statement of the theme by the brass section. The woodwinds then take over the theme, and it is developed throughout the movement. The movement is characterized by its use of counterpoint and rhythmic complexity. The second movement, marked "Andante," is a lyrical and expressive section featuring the woodwind section. The theme is presented in a chorale-like setting and is then developed through various instrumental combinations. The movement is characterized by its use of lush harmonies and expressive melodies. The final movement, marked "Allegro con brio," is a lively and energetic section featuring the entire ensemble. The theme is presented in a fugue-like setting and is developed through various instrumental combinations. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and driving energy. Overall, Fantasies on a Theme by Haydn is a masterful work of band music that showcases Dello Joio's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its use of counterpoint, lush harmonies, and driving energy, and it remains a popular work in the band repertoire to this day.

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