Coventry Fantasia
Arranger/Composer: Elliot Del Borgo
Item Code: 14470
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Holiday
The main melodic material is from a 1591 English tune in a Coventry play better kown as Coventry Carol. The warmth and expressiveness of the cantabile opening section is Romantic in nature and is written to produce a lush sound from the string orchestra. The quick section that follows is very rhythmic and requires a solid bowing style. This is a serious and effective work that can be a strong closing selection.
Program Notes
The main melodic material is from a 1591 English tune in a Coventry play better kown as Coventry Carol. The warmth and expressiveness of the cantabile opening section is Romantic in nature and is written to produce a lush sound from the string orchestra. The quick section that follows is very rhythmic and requires a solid bowing style in a linear texture that gives all parts lead material during the piece. This is a serious and effective work that can be a strong closing selection.
Grade Level: 2.5
Copyright: 2008
Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5
Duration: 6:00
Series: Holiday Series
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Instrumentation
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Bass
Rehearsal Piano