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Performance by Richard Mills, West Australian Symphony Orchestra from the CD Swagman's promenade |
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Kelso overture & works recorded at her 90th birthday concert / Miriam Hyde.
Library shelf no. CD 1046 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Happy Occasion Overture was conceived in a spirit of
recreation and aims at giving all the players a "say", while
avoiding unnecessary complexities of technique and ensemble.
It is built on three subjects; the first a spirited call to
attention, the second a more expressive oboe phrase, and the
third a bolder, striding tune given principally to the strings,
in a more serious minor mood. This returns jubilantly, towards
the end, in the tonic major, and is rounded-off by a last
reference to the rhythmic beat of the opening theme, broadening
to the final cadence.
Work Details
Year: 1957
Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, strings.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Written for: Australian Youth Orchestra
First performance: by Australian Youth Orchestra, John Bishop — 9 Mar 57. Sydney Town Hall
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Overtures
Performances of this work
21 Sep 2019: at Strathfield Symphony Orchestra (Strathfield Town Hall). Featuring Strathfield Symphony Orchestra.
11 Sep 88: Perth. Featuring Stephen Dorman, Miriam Hyde.
28 Aug 88: Balmain Church, Sydney. Featuring Christine Edwards, Miriam Hyde.
9 Mar 57: Sydney Town Hall. Featuring Australian Youth Orchestra, John Bishop.
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