From The Forest of Saariselkä

Product no.: 022.ZOMS-A056S

From The Forest of Saariselk? - Tone Poem for Wind Ensemble (2005) Commissioned by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chubu Band, Saariselka is a village in a mountainous area of northern Finland famous for its northern lights (aurora). This tone poem captures the romantic beauty of a nearby forest.The beginning depicts an intense cold world. A beautiful horn melody, woodwind solos and sparkling glockenspiel arpeggios render a vivid impression. A quick tutti climax introduces fast action underscoring the image of the frigid weather as well as the effects of a severe blizzard and violent wind. As the musical drive intensifies, a resounding brass fanfare shifts the pace to the middle section.A lush, romantic interlude reveals the grandeur of the northern lights floating in the tranquil sky. The alluring melody suggests the haunting beauty of Sibelius’ Finlandia. Then enters a rollicking 6/8 recapitulation that ultimately combines all of the central themes into a grand tutti conclusion.(Hiroki Takahashi) 

Composer: Takahashi, Hiroki

Setting: Concert Band
Genre: Originalwerk

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